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 Post subject: 180 thermostat
PostPosted: Sat Jun 11, 2011 11:22 pm 
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I wanted to get the 180 degree thermostat, i currently have just a FWI. i will be getting the zzp 2.5 downpipe and HF cat. My question is

can i get the thermostat without getting a tune?

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 Post subject: Re: 180 thermostat
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This has been discussed numerous times, but yes. However, the only time you'll actually be at 180* will be on the highway, even in the winter. Any town driving will bump that back up to the OE programmed fan turn on temps, somewhere around 200*.

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 Post subject: Re: 180 thermostat
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There is another benefit to the L36. Removing some of the heat from the UIM, particularly if you haven't replaced it yet (in which case you're going to have a catastrophic failure). EGR burn-through is a guarantee, and if it happens, odds are high you'll kill the bottom end of your motor.

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 Post subject: Re: 180 thermostat
PostPosted: Sun Jun 12, 2011 10:32 am 
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I did replace the upper, around 4 months ago.

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 Post subject: Re: 180 thermostat
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Would this be a suitable thermostat
http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=49240

or should i get the one from intense? thanks

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 Post subject: Re: 180 thermostat
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Yup. That's a good one. I suggest drilling a 1/16" diameter hole in the rim, just inside of where the rubber seal rides. It helps burp air out of the system.

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