180 Thermostat: A or B?
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180 Thermostat: A or B?
A: ZZP'* modified (what looks like stock) thermostat with 2 drilled holes. $11.00
B: INTENSE'* thermostat which looks slightly different than stock, but no holes. $9.99
It gets cold here during the winters in IL and I'm not hard on my car during everything driving. So is there a difference in quality and performance here?
B: INTENSE'* thermostat which looks slightly different than stock, but no holes. $9.99
It gets cold here during the winters in IL and I'm not hard on my car during everything driving. So is there a difference in quality and performance here?
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I would also like to know what the answer is to that question (A or B)! I am looking for a 180 stat but am confused on what to get for this crazy IL weather! PM me and let me know what ya end up with, or what one I should get...if ya find anything out!
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Unless you are drag racing and want a longer warm up cycle, go with the undrilled unit.
Ultimately the temp will settle out at the rating of the thermostat. 180 F in this case.
In the colder winter months, you may set a code of "engine failing to reach operating temperature" due to longer than normal warm up time.
It also hurts mileage in the winter.
Ultimately the temp will settle out at the rating of the thermostat. 180 F in this case.
In the colder winter months, you may set a code of "engine failing to reach operating temperature" due to longer than normal warm up time.
It also hurts mileage in the winter.
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I'm gonna do with the INTENSE T-stat after some thinking and reading here. Also almost everything I do to my car will be made by INTENSE.
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MotoRad makes a 192 F degree stat (part number 203-192) for many Bonneville'* as well as a lot of other GM model cars - but it really doesn't operate at a noticeable temp difference than any 195 F stat during warmer months.
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the 180 wont always have you at 180*, but it will be all the way open sooner, so your temp spikes wont be as noticable, correct? I plan on picking up one of these bad boys soon.
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