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Old 01-15-2015, 01:56 PM
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cool i almost got that one! for 30 i can order later if this one is too cold.

with the 6 holes drilled in my stocker it just takes too long to warm up.
Old 01-16-2015, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
the lingenfelter 160 stats are now available, they have 99 in stock.
they are not on the site yet, phone # (260) 724-2552
i didn't check on the other degrees.

$25 ea
L310166914 160*
L310176914 170*
L310186914 180*
I just ordered one of these along with a DeWitts radiator.

For those interested DeWitts is having their 15% off once a year sale on their Radiators.

The part's are collecting for the Cam/Head build
Old 01-18-2015, 11:38 AM
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not sure where else to post this but is helpful info.

i dont have my 160 yet but driving cold weather with way too many holes drilled in stocker..

first my analog gauge went out, then the digital display also fell to zero
fan stayed running high when cut off then
on next start up i got engine code, P0128 and P2230

second one didnt come back but first one is -Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Below Thermostat Regulating Tempurature.

fans i can understand, loosing sensor communication with dash just because is running cold is BS and a little scary. glad i had my $30 bluetooth scanner and torque free app!

hopefully this doesnt happen with the 160!

--once i cleared the code and did a restart, everything back operational.

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Old 01-20-2015, 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
also saw threads where you can swap out the wax bulb for an older 160 c6 thermostat.

anyone get lingenfelter on the phone about their unit yet? i bet its stock with a swapped bulb.
well i damn hear hit this on the head.

it is a replacement wax bulb.. it is ONLY a replacement wax bulb..

as affordable as that is compared to lmr, still a let down they don't supply an entire thermostat :/ not expecting entire housing..

this is somewhat confusing vid from guy who swapped bulb
Old 01-20-2015, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
well i damn hear hit this on the head.

it is a replacement wax bulb.. it is ONLY a replacement wax bulb..

as affordable as that is compared to lmr, still a let down they don't supply an entire thermostat :/ not expecting entire housing..

this is somewhat confusing vid from guy who swapped bulb
I got mine today, not a complete thermostat, no springs.
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I wanted to tie my install thread to this one. Thanks to LS2000 for motivation and Lingenfelter for a reasonable part

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...t-install.html
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Ordered a 160 and 170...



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