Originally Posted by SS#1531
I disagree, my engine would lose noticable power when the eng temp went above 200 (which would happen as soon as I hit traffic whenever it was 70deg or higher outside). I've been running a 160deg thermostat for 4yrs now and my temps never go above 195deg (with reprogrammed fans) even in standing traffic at 100deg weather. My eng's power is much more consistant now, and I still get plenty of heat from my heater in the winter. I also have the T/B bypass and have had no problems with that even in 20deg weather. Maybe a 180deg thermostat would be a better compromise, but I definitely like the 160deg over the stock one.