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Scott
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1/30/2004
18:06:17

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Ok, I have a 5.2L 318 with Mopar Perormance Comp, headers, True Dual Exhuast with hight flow everything. Would changing the thermostat to the 180 or 160 do anything..
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1/31/2004
21:11:11

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The idea behind a lower temp thermo is to get the engine to run at a colder temp. This allows for the fuel/air mix to burn slower allowing your computer to advance the timing a bit. You can get "more" power out of your engine but I doubt if you would be able to notice anything.


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1/31/2004
23:43:51

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you will be ok with the 180, the 160 is too cold for a Dakota



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2/01/2004
11:25:16

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Sounds Good, thanks All



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2/01/2004
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180 is already a colder temp than stock. I would stay with that. Going too cold introduces the possibility for several problems.



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