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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:18 PM
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203* thermostat?

what are the advantages to doing this, and what does it do? i am going to place an order here soon, and i see the 203* thermostat on dieselsite. is it worth the $35? any opinions is a great help!
 
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:25 PM
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It's supposed to increase efficiency - therefore increasing mileage.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:30 PM
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yeah, i actually clicked on the picture and found out what i needed to know. stupid me. it is either place an order at diesel site for the thermostat, new housing for t-stat, a coolant filter kit, fumoto valve, and *maybe* a britebox. do you think that $250 is worth it, or should i spend the $250 on a edge evolution to stack with my juice? im getting a billet grille too
 

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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by strokin_it7.3
yeah, i actually clicked on the picture and found out what i needed to know. stupid me. it is either place an order at diesel site for the thermostat, new housing for t-stat, a coolant filter kit, fumoto valve, and *maybe* a britebox. do you think that $250 is worth it, or should i spend the $250 on a edge evolution to stack with my juice? im getting a billet grille too
Which billet grill r u getting? Iwas considering one myself.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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can't post the auction URL, but it is Ebay item #8012386466 . good looking, and cheap to boot.
 
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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just installed my 203*. Can't tell if it makes a noticeable difference. If it needs replacing anyway, you should go with the 203*. It will be better for the engine-diesels like to run hot, might increase efficiency.
 
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 06:00 AM
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I've got a 203*t-stat and billet housing sitting on the diningroom table waiting to go in. Looking for Rottela ELC first and doing all at once.
I killed the kitty and added a BTM this past Saturday. That was worth the time.
 
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