1998 3.8 thermostat temp

[geocor]

Ok did a search & nada,this forums technical data states the '98s had a 195*, but my owners manual say 180* thermo.Replaced mine a couple years ago with a 195,seemed to run a little hot so I put in a 180*.Now it seems a little too cool in the crisp fall weather we're having.Don't have the original,& can't remember what was stamped on it!Is there someone out there with a 98 Fbody who knows for sure what the original thermo was stamped, 195* or 180*?Q2 anyone put in a Stant Superstat?Thats the 195 I used,is another brand better?

[ezrollin]

this site says from 95 - 98 its a 195*F
but that might not be right.

[navyblue2000]

ALL V6 factory thermostats are 195*.

[97rs4life]

Originally posted by navyblue2000:
ALL V6 factory thermostats are 195*.

Correct

[navyblue2000]

Originally posted by 97rs4life:
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ALL V6 factory thermostats are 195*.

Correct </font>[/QUOTE]http://www.camarov6.com/ubb/ultimate...c;f=1;t=011113

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[Silver 99 Camaro]

All V6's including 1999-2002? The technical database says 1999-2002 has a 180* thermo. Is that incorrect?

[navyblue2000]

The database is inaccurate. Having owned a 2000 V6, I had a 195* thermostat.

[Dominic]

Exactly, both my 2000 and my 2002 had 195 Thermostats.

[geocor]

The question at hand is anyone who has actually has taken out an original equipment '98 Fbody thermo,& noted the exact stamping of temp on it.I guess the answer is no thus far.Tech database is wrong I take it?

[98Camaro3.8]

As was already said, the tech database is wrong. They all come with 195° thermostats, including the 98.

[geocor]

10-4,I guess my owners manual is wrong too?I'm gonna call GM,& find out why its a missprint in the manual.

[Silver 99 Camaro]

Perhaps the tech database should be corrected as well so people aren't misled. I have thought for a while my 99 had a 180* because of that info.

[geocor]

Called Chevy today at the national toll free help line,& they said '98s had 180* thermostats as standard equipment.'99 & up had 195*s.Phone # there is 1-800-222-1020.