Thermostat - 180, 190, or 195 on new motor/

[idrivemopar]

So, got the motor back today, and went to get a thermostat, and they wanted to sell me a 195, but I swear the service manual spec is for a 180, but cant seem to find it again. Now the motor, 340 with 28" rad, has been built up a bit, so should I run it a bit hotter? Anyone?

 

[bm02tj]

the original was likely 195 for all round use as in winter as well

for summer use I will run a 180 in my 400 when I put it back together

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How did you make out with the engine builder re the water pump

 

[68383GTS]

I always use a 180.

 

[idrivemopar]

the original was likely 195 for all round use as in winter as well

for summer use I will run a 180 in my 400 when I put it back together

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How did you make out with the engine builder re the water pump

Well, I reminded him when I picked up the motor that what was on it was not what I gave him. So, not really much I can do, so pick your battles right. Still chaps my *** that he didn't even want to take any responsibility, said it was my issue not his.

So moving on, the good news is the motor is 340HP and 385 torque!

 

[Dennis H]

Should be 26". 180 Superstat from Napa. Shroud. Green coolant.