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Dustin
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5/06/2004
17:57:26

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Would it be good to put a 180 thermostat in my 1998 5.2? What are the benefits and where should I look to buy one? Thanks



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5/06/2004
23:42:10

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Auto zone for a few bucks. maybe 2 hp, but the truck will run cooler which is always good.



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5/07/2004
08:05:33

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it will lose 2 mpg,make a choice 2hp or 2 less mpg



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5/07/2004
09:27:54

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lose 2 mpg? Are you sure, i put in the 180 and my milage is about the same. Mid 17's per gallon most of the time. Sometimes less if i am in traffic a bunch.

But i do notice a fuel savings by not using my a/c. About a mile or so a gallon.





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5/07/2004
12:04:08

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You won't lose a damn thing. I have a '95 5.2L 4x4 CC and I run a 180deg thermo in it. It didn't lose a bit of mileage. Hell, I get 19.6mpg city now. That is with other mods, not just a thermo. Anyway, do the 180, just don't go to 160. 160 is too cold and will give you a HP boost, but will wear your engine like there's no tomorrow.



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