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    A-TEAM reacted to kapinallinen2's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    Don`t forget to pull a vacuum on the system to get rid of the trapped air, or you could have overheating problems.
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    Also I should add it was ready for a flush. The OEM coolant was somewhat dirty.
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    You are spot on here. I flushed a gallon and a half of coolant out of the radiator (about half of the system) and refilled with the...
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    A-TEAM reacted to Mingusth's post in the thread Overheated? with Like Like.
    Update, went to a local mechanic who suggested I change the radiator cap. Sounds like it may have failed, not allowing the coolant to...
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    A-TEAM reacted to Ready Go's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    Check High Horse Performance (HHP) sells Hemi t-stats 180° and others. Mishimoto and one or two others if I remember correct. If you get...
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    A-TEAM reacted to HSKR R/T's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    The heavy towing is definitely a cause. The engine has to work harder to therefore the cooling system has to work harder. If you...
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    A-TEAM reacted to HSKR R/T's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    You do have the active grill shutters that restrict some flow at highway speeds. I can almost guarantee it isn't a thermostat issue...
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    For the record what Brand 180 tstats are you guys running? I assume OEM is only available in 203. Also what tuners are you using to...
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    A-TEAM reacted to Ready Go's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    Excellent to hear this, thank you👍
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    Shouldn't the shutters be wide open at that temp? I see why people remove them now. May put that on the bucket list too. From what...
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    If I am off base here, then what is the root cause of towing a heavy trailer causing the engine to run hotter?
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    I think my oem thermostat is fine, but it is designed with daily driving in mind. Works fine under normal driving. Towing heavy keeps...
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    These temps are at 60-65 mph with around 50* ambient, so plenty of cool air flowing into the radiator. Im not sure a fan is going to add...
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    A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.
    The timing will increase volume. More circulation thru radiator per hour. Obviously this works as reported by others who have done the...
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    A-TEAM reacted to silver billet's post in the thread 180 degree thermostat with Like Like.
    You can leave the computer/fan stock and still see a major benefit by running (for example) a 180. If you want the fan to come on...
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