If a 180* thermostat is stock, would a 195* thermostat be better? If so why?

I keep hearing that the 195* is the best to use, however I'd just like to know the how and why behind it.

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1965 Dodge Dart with 66 Valiant front clip. Other stuff...

I thought the 195* was stock and the 180 and other temps were optional..


as far as you actual question I dont have a good answer for you.


Greg

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At higher temperatures, efficiency improves. Better sealing means better power, and higher fuel economy. Atomization of fuel is more complete at higher temperatures. The temperature is still low enough that coolant doesn't boil. Some of the newer engines run much warmer than that.

That's the short of it.

CJ

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I don't really know..I thought that I read that 180* was stock??

Maybe someone can chime in here??

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Michael Glass. Mopar stuff and some rusty Mopar stuff!
1965 Dodge Dart with 66 Valiant front clip. Other stuff...

180 was stock for many decades (160 if you used a alcohol based anti-freeze) until smog/emissions became a issue and they went with the 192/195. Bonus of the 195 is it will keep the engine from over heating a little better by slowing down the water going through the radiator. And the hotter you can run a engine the more power and economy.

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