Performance loss with 180 degree thermostat??
06-21-2004, 09:54 PM
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I know what your all saying..
Originally Posted by macho_mike21
to bleed the system you just unscrew the brass screw on top of the t-stat housing a little when the system is running and the car is warmed up.
Yes i bled the system. I dont know why or how but, Yes i did install a 180 degree T-Stat from auto zone including a gasket the o-ring is worthless.. Not needed.. The car before ran in town or at highway speed'* at 200 degree'*. Now with the new 180 T-Stat it run'* between 180- 195 i would say, Cant really tell with stock bogus guages. I checked fuel milage and yes i lost 2 mpg (((( Big Deal )))) There isnt really a major loss of power but, it just feel'* slightly sluggish. The car run'* great otherwise.
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06-23-2004, 01:05 PM
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Im gonna give this some time.
Originally Posted by jr's3800
Hmmm thats odd.... I have run 180 T-Stats for years... And have never had an issue... I get 20 mpg in town with my foot in it... And I have done 32mpg on the 95, and 31 on the 91 speeding well over the speed limit for 100 miles or so... I did 31 mpg... 160F would cause issues for the engine management system.... But a 15 degree drop should not effect it.. If you feel that your car is loosin effiency and you want it back then reinstall the 195...
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06-23-2004, 02:32 PM
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Did you change the t-stat around the same time you put the SSEi badge on?? Because it could subconsciously make you think it should run like an SSEi but only getting SE performance...
I'm sorry, had to do it....
If I were you, since all the info at performance shops and threads and other automotive forums completely support the idea of running a cooler t-stat, I'd concentrate your efforts into finding what else came unplugged, or anything else you may have done to effect performance, i.e. partial intake blockage due to a bumped tube, etc.
Good luck.
I'm sorry, had to do it....
If I were you, since all the info at performance shops and threads and other automotive forums completely support the idea of running a cooler t-stat, I'd concentrate your efforts into finding what else came unplugged, or anything else you may have done to effect performance, i.e. partial intake blockage due to a bumped tube, etc.
Good luck.
06-23-2004, 07:01 PM
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Everything has been replaced
Originally Posted by macho_mike21
have you checked your PCV valve and O2 sensor lately?
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06-23-2004, 07:05 PM
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LOL, It'* ok i probably would have done the same thing. Maybe i'll de Badge it over the weekend. Then i bet it will return to normal, I bet all this is in my head...LOL
Originally Posted by TrueWildMan
Did you change the t-stat around the same time you put the SSEi badge on?? Because it could subconsciously make you think it should run like an SSEi but only getting SE performance...
I'm sorry, had to do it....
If I were you, since all the info at performance shops and threads and other automotive forums completely support the idea of running a cooler t-stat, I'd concentrate your efforts into finding what else came unplugged, or anything else you may have done to effect performance, i.e. partial intake blockage due to a bumped tube, etc.
Good luck.
I'm sorry, had to do it....
If I were you, since all the info at performance shops and threads and other automotive forums completely support the idea of running a cooler t-stat, I'd concentrate your efforts into finding what else came unplugged, or anything else you may have done to effect performance, i.e. partial intake blockage due to a bumped tube, etc.
Good luck.
06-23-2004, 09:44 PM
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Dood, the extra weight of the three SSEi badges is causing the loss in MPG. Seriously, the O2 is only good for 50-60k miles. And there'* so many other contributors. I haven't seen ANYONE lose efficiency from this.
