180 vs 195 thermostat 85 w/89 4.3l
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I'm an old school musclecar guy... cooler, use to be better. So when I replaced the radiator and water pump on my '96 Dakota, I went 160. Truck ran fine, but the heater was useless. So I stepped up to 180, still chilly and still running fine.
Personally, I am against 195's because of the increased pressure on the radiator. It's too much for the plastic tanks to last.
Personally, I am against 195's because of the increased pressure on the radiator. It's too much for the plastic tanks to last.
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ejxjohnson
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04-23-2010 04:51 AM