Thermostat Installation

[JonB]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Peter Botthof:
Can someone please list engine components that must be removed to install my 180 degree Mopar thermostat? Any opinions on this part? <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

THE YEAR MATTERS ! Install on an early Gen-I may more difficult than Gen 2, due to access.

The long-advertised MPP 180-degree T-stat is finally available, after being Vapor-Ware for over 6 months. Fits all Viper motors '92-01, and kit comes w/ both gaskets Gen1 and Gen-2. [List $95. PartsRack $79] Cragin an others have had a good "clone" for $69 + $10 gasket for a long time.

The T-stat just opens a bit earlier than the OEM 190-deg stat. So, coooling begins a tad earlier each cooling cycle. Can be a "5-degree-10 degree" bonus on cars that run marginally hot.

Its is NOT a panacea for overheating Vipers! If you have an overheating Viper and a full-open (NO) Tstat, you will eventually overheat! The lower temp range just prolongs your agony.

 

[RECOIL]

I'd be interested in this Jon. Do you know how hard it is on a Gen II? I have a 00 GTS.

Steve

 

[Marv S]

http://vca1.viperclub.org/ubb/Forum14/HTML/001304.html#5

 

[JonB]

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RECOIL:
I'd be interested in this Jon. Do you know how hard it is on a Gen II? I have a 00 GTS. Steve <HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

After relooking (I had only done a Gen-I), the I/M is kind of a pain. Its not a snap on Gen II either. You will have to remove and regasket the I/M...and the T-stat. Be sure to use a plastic scraper (like an ice scraper) on old gaskets. T-stat gaskets is usually very decomposed. The alim can scratch easily. When loosening the I/M, be careful of fuel line at rear.

 

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

It's a lot of work for what I consider a minimal gain. If you are doing other work that requires manifold removal then by all means do it. But if your goal is to keep the engine cooler install a larger radiator.