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Title: 2.0 Thermostat temp?
Post by: 72Wagon on August 09, 2011, 07:17:04 PM

I have a 2.0 4bbl,9 to1 comp. cam, headers, MSD, etc etc. It has a 160 degree thermostat and runs at about 170 on the gauge, I am beginning to think it needs to be a little hotter. In the 70's they said colder was better not sure if that is still true thses days. Especially with todays fuel. Think I should go to 195 or split the difference at 180?

Title: Re: 2.0 Thermostat temp?
Post by: dave1987 on August 09, 2011, 11:14:47 PM

I run a 195 in my 73 wagon. Seems to drive okay. I can't really say for sure since I barely ever get to drive the thing with all of it's drive-train problems. :( :( :(

Title: Re: 2.0 Thermostat temp?
Post by: Pangra74 on August 10, 2011, 07:31:57 PM

I run a 180 in mine with an electric fan that kicks in at 190. Mine is a 2.3 though

Joe

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