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Old 04-06-2009, 05:53 PM
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What temperature thermostat is evryone running? I think factory is a 195*, just wondering if anyone has went with a 190* or 185*.
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I went with a 185 on my old XJ and it didnt make a bit of difference.......
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im not even sure cuz my temp doesnt go over 160 but i think my temp guage is wrong
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^ I think its bad ^

I am running a 195 after market one. Normally the after market ones have a larger diameter hole for more water flow when the t-stat opens.
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