180* thermostat questions

[DerekStangGT]

ive heard a few guys talk about this lately. what is this exactly? also, what does it look like, and how/where can i install one on my car?

 

[stang976]

you dont know what a thermostat is or looks like? A thermostat is almost like the brain of your coolingsystem. in your case (180 degree thermostat) when the engine reaches 180 degrees the fan will turn on and start cooling down your motor. 180 degree thermostats are used to keep your engine running at a cooler temperature. They can be ordered from www.steeda.com

 

[slvrbullIT]

you dont know what a thermostat is or looks like? A thermostat is almost like the brain of your coolingsystem. in your case (180 degree thermostat) when the engine reaches 180 degrees the fan will turn on and start cooling down your motor. 180 degree thermostats are used to keep your engine running at a cooler temperature. They can be ordered from www.steeda.com

yes but you can pick one up at autozone, pep boys, etc..

 

[try2catchmy99]

You can get one for five bucks at auto store then it takes 10 min to change it out. Easy mod. I did the thermostat, water wetter, and the fan switch mod and its runs alot cooler.

 

[CTGrey02]

you dont know what a thermostat is or looks like? A thermostat is almost like the brain of your coolingsystem. in your case (180 degree thermostat) when the engine reaches 180 degrees the fan will turn on and start cooling down your motor. 180 degree thermostats are used to keep your engine running at a cooler temperature. They can be ordered from www.steeda.com

The fans wont turn on at 180*. You need to change that in your ECU. The thermostat simply opens the coolant system up when the motor hits 180*.

 

[DerekStangGT]

ok, thanks, all good info. so when i buy the thermostat, where/how do i install it?

 

[Mustang T]

One thing to think about before doing this. If you drive you car in the cold weather (for those who it applies to), you will not get the heat you get now unless you change back to the thermostat you currently have. But this would be a good thing for summer, stop/go driving.

 

[CTGrey02]

ok, thanks, all good info. so when i buy the thermostat, where/how do i install it?

Drain a bit of coolant out of your radiator (white plastic screw to the passenger side of the radiator(i beleive anyway) Pull the radiator hose out off the top of your intake and undo the thermostat houseing. Note which way the thermostat is facing and install the new one in it's place.. the same way. Reconnect everything and replace the coolant you poured out.

 

[DerekStangGT]

Drain a bit of coolant out of your radiator (white plastic screw to the passenger side of the radiator(i beleive anyway) Pull the radiator hose out off the top of your intake and undo the thermostat houseing. Note which way the thermostat is facing and install the new one in it's place.. the same way. Reconnect everything and replace the coolant you poured out.

got pics for a dummy?

 

[03poontanggt]

It is super easy you don't need pics. The big black hose that is coming out of the radiator goes directly into the thermostat housing, unscrew the for bolts and lift up, you'll see it right there. Be sure to put the gasket back in. If you need more info PM me

 

[DerekStangGT]

what the heck?? i went to pepboys, autozone, van's, and ford dealership, and no one had the 180*, only the 195* and 192*. they were all like "i dont think they make a 180*" what the crap is up?? where did you all get yours?

also, trytocatchmy99 has a water wetter and fan switch. what are these, just cooling mods? how do they work?

 

[DBMSTNG]

what the heck?? i went to pepboys, autozone, van's, and ford dealership, and no one had the 180*, only the 195* and 192*. they were all like "i dont think they make a 180*" what the crap is up?? where did you all get yours?

also, trytocatchmy99 has a water wetter and fan switch. what are these, just cooling mods? how do they work?

for some stupid reason, they don't have an updated list on their computers. ask for a 180* t-stat for a 1996 4.6L Thunderbird. it's the exact same thing. that's what i did.

 

[DerekStangGT]

for some stupid reason, they don't have an updated list on their computers. ask for a 180* t-stat for a 1996 4.6L Thunderbird. it's the exact same thing. that's what i did.

oh thanks. this would have been good to know BEFORE i went out. lol

 

[03poontanggt]

Water wetter is just this red liquid you pour in the radiator and It really does cool down the motor

 

[007]

My chip does mine. Something about 2 stages or something. I dont remember, but hey its a good idea for guys like me who garage for the winter.