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You do have the active grill shutters that restrict some flow at highway speeds. I can almost guarantee it isn't a thermostat issue... -
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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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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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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A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.Thanks for all the info guys, im going to start with a flush and a new oem stat and go from there. Maybe grab a 190 tstat and be the...
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A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.Flow is the same pressure when open yes, but flow volume is increased due to the Tstat opening earlier in the heat cycle. So it will...
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A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.This is not true. When they are closed they flow very little and keep the coolant in the block via bypass ports. If they always flowed...
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A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.I do not think its an efficiency problem because it runs 200-210 when not towing. While towing a 6k camper, into the wind no less, i was...
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A-TEAM replied to the thread 180 degree thermostat.Ok, well that was a productive conversation. Im thinking about putting a 190 thermostat in mine. (Maybe 180 but that seems to ruffle...
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A-TEAM replied to the thread Overheated?.Did you check the coolant reservoir level? Sounds like possibly a water pump.
