180 t-stat??? Yes or no???

[SRTGR8T]

Hey guys, as you can see from my signature below I'm running everything I can without bolting onto the engine (ie. supercharger, turbos, or head and cam package) I have been getting mixed reviews on changing out the t-stat, some guys live by it while other day that it causes the engine to stay too cool that on longer runs could crack the block? What do you guys think?



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[SRTGR8T]

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[DGatzby1]

I have run either a 186 or a 176 degree thermo for over 50,000 miles, along with tons of others on here and other forums. I can't think of a reason that running cooler would crack a block. Do those people care to tell you why that could occur?

[yamabob]

Crack the block-hell no. Nice little mod to do. DOn't forget you must adjust the fan settings as well

[DESIREE]

Crack the block? That's a new one.
LMAO!!
You will need to lower the radiator fan settings to get the complete benefit of the 180*F t-stat.

[MADDOG]

I say do it. I've been running 180 tstat since 2007 with no problems. Without it, the lower cooling fan settings you can run with a tuner won't help much.

[SRTGR8T]

Ok, then I guess my next question is which tstat and where should I get it from, is there a more reliable one, ect?

[yamabob]

I've had a Jet 180 for 4 years and no issues

[ILOVESRT8]

Originally Posted by SRTGR8T

Hey guys, as you can see from my signature below I'm running everything I can without bolting onto the engine (ie. supercharger, turbos, or head and cam package) I have been getting mixed reviews on changing out the t-stat, some guys live by it while other day that it causes the engine to stay too cool that on longer runs could crack the block? What do you guys think?
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I read somewhere, on the forum somewhere, that running something cooler causes damage as certain engine parts need to work at a certain temperature, hence the stock thermostat, where damage could be caused. I'll try and search the link. But I'm no expert, and would go with the majority here who are very mechanically savvy...

[MADDOG]

In my experience, as long as the ambient temps aren't too cold, you haven't set the fans temps too low and if the engine gets up to running temperature; the conditions are well within the operating parameters for proper engine operation.