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Old 06-09-2003, 11:08 PM
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Best Thermostat to pass CA smog

I was having problems with my car running hot. I got a 160 stat and now it runs way cold. I just read somewhere that 160 will make my car produce higher emissions, is this true if so what would be the best for emission? should I stick with stock?
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Old 06-10-2003, 05:16 AM
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stock 195 deg will be best.
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a 180 stat would be a good compromise between the both. thats what i use now, u still can let the car sit for awhile and warm up.
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Even though it's a PITA...I say use the stock 195 for the test, and switch to 180 afterwards.
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Nah, I pass CA emissions with a 180 t-stat. All you have to do is dump a bunch of fuel alcohol in the gas tank before you take it in to get smogged. Before I used alcohol I barely passed. Last time, with alcohol, I passed with flying colors. You can get a gallon of fuel alcohol at most hardware stores.
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I passed SMOG with a 160 thermostat and the ZZ4 in the car with no EGR. Just made it look like it had EGR
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