#36065 - 01/29/09 02:15 PM
Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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Registered: 07/26/08
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Loc: Brooklyn ny
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I read on club GP it decreases the MPG Is it tru?.Because i manage 12 mpg as is and its killing me.Brooklyn driving is horrible
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#36066 - 01/29/09 02:24 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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It could if your PCM isnt tuned for it... I thought everyone in NY took cabs?
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#36067 - 01/29/09 02:51 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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It's not going to hurt it that bad. On a stock GT, I would stay with 195. I'm betting plugs, wires, fuel filter, and o2 sensor would up your mpgs.
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#36068 - 01/29/09 04:03 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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Try swapping the 195 back in and see if it improves.
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#36069 - 01/29/09 04:06 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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how could a few degrees honestly affect MPG that much, i dont think it can fluctuate THAT much
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#36071 - 01/29/09 04:21 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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NO NO.Its not in yet i just ordered it.
So blackarrow you saying i should put it in regardless or am i miss understanding your comment?
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#36072 - 01/29/09 04:25 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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misunderstanding* lol
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#36074 - 01/29/09 05:34 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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i dont have 180 tstat in yet its coming tomorow
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#36076 - 01/29/09 07:24 PM
Re: Will 180 drilled Tstat decrease my MPG?
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Yes, a colder engine is less efficient from a mpg stand point. However, without tuning for the 180 tstat you'll probably bounce between 190 and 195 with the fans. So, it's not going to make a huge difference. As ordonez says, you don't really need it on a GT, it's a knock reduction mod that's more applicable to FI.
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