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What degree thermostat to use?
Hey guys i just got done putting a 31"x19" Griffin aluminum radiator and dual E-fans in my ranger it has a 1996 ford explorer 5.0L i have a 160* T-stat in it now what do you guys recomend?
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160 sounds pretty cold to me, especially for you living somewhere that snows
 
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Maybe ill switch to a 180* then.
 
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I had a 93 5.0L in my 88 Ranger and I ran a 190 degree.
The engine ran in the 200 to 205 “gauge" range most of the time and the engine never over heated.

Too cold and the engine will not run at full efficiency.
 
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ya i think i will try a 180* then i dont want the motor to run much over 200
 
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Don’t forget that the 5.0L is designed to run hotter than the older 302s, that is part of the emission system and fuel consumption may suffer if running cooler.
 
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160 is too cold. I always run a 180 in my 5.0L Mustang.
 
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and on very hot days is still makes its way to 200 in heavy traffic.
 
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180 for sure. 160 is too cold. Some of the sensors are designed to only work at 178* and up if I remember correctly.
 
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