Is it worth it to change the thermostat to 180?
Is it worth it to change the thermostat to 180?
I have an 04 Dodge Ram with the 5.7L Hemi. Im interested in swapping out the thermostat to a 180 degree but Ive heard mixed opinions. Some say that, and this was the impression I was under, swapping would be counter productive.
How does a 180 degree thermostat affect the car?
The engine would try to compensate and bring the engine up to temp by increasing the fuel ratio and making it run rich. This would obviously decrease fuel economy and performance. On the other hand some say its good for the engine and increases their performance.
Where is the thermostat on a car engine?
Like air coolers, refrigerators the car engine also has a thermostat built in them. The function is similar to keep the engine as cool as possible. If the vehicle engine is liquid-cooled, then it is formed with this tech. It is implemented right between the radiator and the engine.
Do you need a 180 degree thermostat for a cat?
So you’d end up needing a grand or two in new cats, possibly new upstream O2 sensors as they can get damaged as well from this, and a stock temp thermostat to keep this from happening again.
How do you replace the thermostat on a Dodge Ram?
The thermostat housing needs to be cleaned up before you can reattach. Use a razor blade or a plastic putty knife and a rag to scrape off the old gasket and wipe it clean with a rag. Place a new gasket onto the housing. You may or may not wish to add some RTV sealant to the housing surface first; that is completely optional.
I have an 04 Dodge Ram with the 5.7L Hemi. Im interested in swapping out the thermostat to a 180 degree but Ive heard mixed opinions. Some say that, and this was the impression I was under, swapping would be counter productive.
The engine would try to compensate and bring the engine up to temp by increasing the fuel ratio and making it run rich. This would obviously decrease fuel economy and performance. On the other hand some say its good for the engine and increases their performance.
Like air coolers, refrigerators the car engine also has a thermostat built in them. The function is similar to keep the engine as cool as possible. If the vehicle engine is liquid-cooled, then it is formed with this tech. It is implemented right between the radiator and the engine.
