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    Ok what will the Pro's and Con's of putting a 160 degree thermostat intoa 3.4L V6 Camaro with a Intake and an Exhaust? I have heard that it will make for worse gas mileage is this true, bc i dont want to get worse gas milege, being im only geting about 20 to a gallon, but i also do have a lead foot, always have...

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    Re: Thermostat Question?

    no you will not get worse gas mileage. the only real adverse affects is if you live in a cold weather climate, it will take longer, almost too long, for your car to warm up. when this is happening, your car will stay in open loop longer than usual. in open loop, your car runs a little richer than normal, more fuel. so in the end, yeah i guess in these certain situations, you might notice something. but i seriously doubt it.
    2000 3.8 A4 Pewter Camaro

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