WK1 General Performance DiscussionIf you are planning on modifying your Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with a performance enhancing modification, this is the section to post about it.
Thermostat $15.99
Brand: Duralast
Part Number: 4128
Radiator Cap $4.99
Brand: Cst
Part Number: 7720
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is there any problems running this mod in winter? or summer?
i just dont understand why they wouldnt of made it like this to begin with?
Good question. There are two primary reasons:
1. Emissions requirements
2. Moisture flash off (definitely a secondary concern)
There isn't a good reason not to unless you live in a bitterly cold region. I would opt to keep the stocker in that case, so your heater will work better.
Last edited by bmartin9122; 01-23-2008 at 09:41 PM.
so with it, i will fail my emissions.
and whats moisture flash off?
You won't fail any sniffer tests. Those are very lax compared to new car EPA requirements.
In time, unwelcome moisture will invade all of your vehicles fluids if not perfectly sealed. This is one of the reasons why brake and tranny fluid need to be flushed from time to time. Also, a small amount of water vapor (product of combustion) squeezes past your piston rings and mingles with the hot oil when the engine is running. Later, the vapor condenses into water as the engine cools after being turned off.
By warming the engine to a minimum temperature ensures the water is "flashed-off" or revaporized thus preventing damage.
Last edited by bmartin9122; 01-23-2008 at 09:42 PM.
Bryan do you think we in Texas could get away with the 176 t-stat even with the weather being cool like it is here in Waco
I'm not familiar with Waco's winters, but I imagine you would be fine. Your Jeep would be happy as a clam even though it might throw an undertemp CEL. I am thinking more along the lines of -47 in Minnesota.
Will these instructions have to be modified with a ThorHammer installed?
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