all 180 degree thermostat means is the thermostat opens and allows coolant to flow when the thermostat itself reaches 180 degrees. It doesn't mean the coolant temp is 180 degrees.
yeah my other stang doesnt have a T stat. But that was because I was pissed off and couldnt get it to sit right in the 289 manifold so I said screw it. Its not like i even drive it.