160 deg. t-stat

[seadog77]

I was wondering what exactly the thermostat does in order to keep engine cooler. Does it just open itself wider in order to allow more coolant threw?

[red96tam6]

stock is 180 degree thermostat, and the 160 degree just opens up 20 degrees cooler.

[red_z28]

Yep, just opens up at a lower temp. Keeps your temps down. Should get a tune or wire in a fan switch though. Stock operating fan on/off temps are a little on the high side.

[seadog77]

stock is 180 degree thermostat, and the 160 degree just opens up 20 degrees cooler.
So the t-stat just opens up wider or earlier?

[seadog77]

good to go, thanks for input

[red96tam6]

earlier, hence the 160 degree, your motor hits 160 degrees before 180 i think? =P sorry im a total smart azz

[seadog77]

earlier, hence the 160 degree, your motor hits 160 degrees before 180 i think? =P sorry im a total smart azz
It was a 2 part question, but I got the gist