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Old 10-18-2012, 01:49 PM
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Looking to replace thermostat and housing on my 99xj. I've read many mixed reviews on what temperature thermostat to get, so I'm just looking for more opinions. 160, 180, 195? I don't have overheating problems and being from south Texas the winter doesn't get too cold. I've read that with intake and exhaust upgrades a lower temp thermostat would be recommended and my Jeep has a cold air intake, JBA ceramic coated header, magnaflow high flow cat and Borla cat back exhaust.any and all opinions are welcomed.
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I'd go with the factory 195, especially since you don't have overheating problems at all
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i put a mr gasket 195* in my mine when i built my motor, more reliable and better flow, whatever u do dont get a failsafe
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i put a mr gasket 195* in my mine when i built my motor, more reliable and better flow, whatever u do dont get a failsafe
Why not a failsafe
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they dont work... just read the reviews on them. usually cause more problems and dont last long.
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