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| Author: | 64DartGT [ Wed May 02, 2012 4:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Reccommended thermostat for 64 Dart 225 slant six |
I read this in other posts on overheating but need a quick update what size thermostat is reccommended and does the spring side go in the head........thanks |
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| Author: | Mroldfart2u [ Wed May 02, 2012 5:25 pm ] |
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I'd say a 180-195, and yes.. |
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| Author: | 69a100 [ Wed May 02, 2012 5:29 pm ] |
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I concur with the above statement! |
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| Author: | 64DartGT [ Wed May 02, 2012 5:35 pm ] |
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Ok thanks it had a 160 in it, but after the reading on overheating I wanted to go with a reccommended 180-195.......Thanks |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Wed May 02, 2012 6:02 pm ] |
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"180-195" doesn't mean anything. That's two different thermostat temperatures. 180° is the correct and optimal choice. Preferably Stant SuperStat #45358. You can use a 195° thermostat, but it will tend to cause and/or aggravate hot-start/hot-idle issues -- this is the reality of running yesterday's car on today's gasoline. 160° or no thermostat at all is never the correct choice. 
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| Author: | 64DartGT [ Wed May 02, 2012 7:22 pm ] |
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Thanks for clarifying that Dan........... |
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| Author: | luigisir [ Thu May 03, 2012 9:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | sorry to hijack thread, but... |
if i am running a 195 because of simple ignorance, could that cause overheating at highway speed? just wondering if i tried to fix the problem with mine the wrong way. |
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| Author: | Dart270 [ Thu May 03, 2012 10:35 am ] |
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I run 195s in my cars. It should not cause overheating on the hwy. Check that your gauge is not just reading high too. Mileage will generally be better w/a 195, but as Dan said you can have hot starting issues. Lou |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Thu May 03, 2012 10:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: sorry to hijack thread, but... |
Quote: if i am running a 195 because of simple ignorance, could that cause overheating at highway speed?
No.
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| Author: | 64DartGT [ Thu May 03, 2012 4:24 pm ] |
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Installed a 180 degree thermostat, the Stant Dan suggested. So far so good seems to operate better then the 160 degree.......again thanks for all the responses and help. |
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