what degree thermostat?

[coffeedart67]

Any recomendatins on what degree thermostat I should use? 67 Dodge Dart re built 273, bored .020, 4 barrel Isky cam, 2 barrel, automatic, stock, stock, stock. Mostly used for summer/spring/fall cruises, some parade duty. Any brand suggestions? Just the cheapy Gates brand or is there something better. Seems like I used to run a 160 degree thermostat.
Thanks
Aaron

 

[1968FormulaS340]

180

 

[waggin]

I'd start out with a 180* or better, that'll hold the water in the radiator long enough to cool it a 160* may let the water keep flowing and never cool down by staying open.....from experience but jmo.....Wagg's

P.s. they seem to make hp and better gas mileage around 200*

Any recomendatins on what degree thermostat I should use? 67 Dodge Dart re built 273, bored .020, 4 barrel Isky cam, 2 barrel, automatic, stock, stock, stock. Mostly used for summer/spring/fall cruises, some parade duty. Any brand suggestions? Just the cheapy Gates brand or is there something better. Seems like I used to run a 160 degree thermostat.
Thanks
Aaron

 

[waggin]

musta been typin at the same time

180

 

[Woods74]

180

 

[OldmanRick]

I vote 180* also.

 

[toolmanmike]

I vote 180* also.

Yep!

 

[66durgederp]

werent factory setups 180 degree?

 

[Rice Nuker]

High flow 180, my vote

 

[74DartSwinger360]

Put a 195 in a what I think is mostly stock 340 in my duster and it keeps cool even when just sittin and idlin for 10-15 mins

 

[Inertia]

Also available is a "fails open" or "fail safe" feature,, so if it goes bad, it sticks open,, and doesn't overheat, leaving you stuck somewhere..

 

[tekslk]

Bad reviews on the fail safe they stay open most of the time.