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Nick_R_23 · 11-09-2016, 05:02 PM

195's in everything. It's been proven that the hotter thermostats actually help prevent both engine wear and oil life, as well as help the engine burn cleaner. 180 would be acceptable in a carbeurator application, but I would still choose a 195 if it was offered. You should never need a 160 in a street application.

11-09-2016, 05:02 PM	#9
Nick_R_23 Registered User Join Date: May 2016 Location: Willow, Alaska Posts: 836	Re: What Thermostat for my 454? (Virginia) 195's in everything. It's been proven that the hotter thermostats actually help prevent both engine wear and oil life, as well as help the engine burn cleaner. 180 would be acceptable in a carbeurator application, but I would still choose a 195 if it was offered. You should never need a 160 in a street application.