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Has anyone put aftermarket radiators, or colder thermostats in there tours?

Generally, the only reason you would want to run the engine cooler (say, below 180f) is so you can bump timing up a little or get away with slightly higher compression.

Not always a good idea for the street since it usually causes internal deposits to accrue faster, and often throws out emissions.

DemonSVT put 180 degree thermostat instead of the the stock 195 one.

he says it runs nice and there is ver littel deposits (from his last Uim and Lim rebuild) Pm him and he should be able to tell you....I would love to reconmend others but he is the only one i know that has doine this.


Roz