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Old 02-06-2008, 07:10 AM
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what thermostat

I think I need a new thermostat. what temp is the best for the powerstroke?
 
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Old 02-06-2008, 08:16 AM
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Click Here This is the thermostat that I have installed on both of my PSD's, I have a live data scanner, and the difference was significant, 164 deg oil temp to 204 deg, but my old one looks like it was weak. Lie-o-meter said 1.1 mpg increased actual calculations showed .75 mpg increase over average, but that has been only one tank of gas
 
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:25 AM
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I think I need a new thermostat. what temp is the best for the powerstroke?
what year is your truck?
 
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Old 02-06-2008, 09:43 AM
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oh yeah good point, I assumed he needs the long stem thermostat.
 
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sorry my truck is a 95 4wd f350 crew cab all stock. 389000 miles on truck
 
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You will have a short stem thermostat and the last stat I bought that was for my 95 (3 years ago) from napa was a 203° stat which is what you want!
 
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Is there a great improvement with 203* stat compared to stock one?
 
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I wouldn't call it great, but it worth $35!
 
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