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BR3W CITY · 10-20-2013, 01:41 AM

Stock stat should be fine, but I understand going down to the 180* stat if you have enough other stuff putting out heat. I.e., a built tranny w/cooler, or in your case, the tvs1900.

If your putting out a good amount of heat load from the blower, the 180* will just help you run down the heat load a little quicker, and keep you from a panic attack in traffic. As always, it won't help much if your cooling system itself isn't up to the demand you put on it.

Don't go down to the 160*'s or anything like that. These motors are designed for 195-215*ish. Going lower will just make it run cold and rich.

10-20-2013, 01:41 AM	#1
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Thermostat ..... Stock stat should be fine, but I understand going down to the 180* stat if you have enough other stuff putting out heat. I.e., a built tranny w/cooler, or in your case, the tvs1900. If your putting out a good amount of heat load from the blower, the 180* will just help you run down the heat load a little quicker, and keep you from a panic attack in traffic. As always, it won't help much if your cooling system itself isn't up to the demand you put on it. Don't go down to the 160's or anything like that. These motors are designed for 195-215ish. Going lower will just make it run cold and rich. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD



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