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  • Thermostat Quetion???

    i had a 160 in my other car and it ran cooler except when siting in traffic, but i also hear that they are bad for gas mileage of something but i didnt notice that in my other car, if anyone has any insight to this please lemme know
    merlin
    2002 Firebird<br />2003 Yamaha YZF 600R

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    The debate on the cooler 'stats is that they don't allow the engine to reach proper operating temps. There's more info on the site somewhere, like under Mod Reviews or something about the pros & cons to changing the thermostat.
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      but he lives in TX. if its cold all the time dont do it but if you live where its hot all the time then its ok.
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      • #4
        Hey merlin,

        You wanna meet up tomorrow? I'm on spring break. I was actually gonna put in my 180* thermo and TB spacer, so if you want come on over. I'll send you email too.....

        Scott

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