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Racer
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 424
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From: Killeen Texas
So this is to say that if the gentleman used a 160 degree thermostat, he wouldn't get an over-all lower coolant temperature? My experience has always been that a lower temperature thermostat has given me a cooler running engine and has kept my maximum temperature super near the temperature of the thermostat rating. W/ a 160 degree thermostat, rarely do I experience the temperature over 160 degrees, only in extreme conditions, ie; like my first posting states. So would the thermostat (rating) not have a direct bearing on the maximum temperature of the coolant? Or are you saying that it does, but only providing these other functions are sufficient/up to snuff? Thanks in advance.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Boynton Beach Florida
Thanks iron, I certainly didn't mean to jack your thread and don't think that I did but if that is the impression received by others it was not my intent by any means. I thought I was staying on topic and sharing what I had done which you indicated was also the path you were taking. Just don't want any hard feelings from anyone, just trying to participate and help out my fellow brothers in the Corvette world 
looking forward to seeing your photos.
looking forward to seeing your photos.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2012
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From: Titusville Florida
Thanks iron, I certainly didn't mean to jack your thread and don't think that I did but if that is the impression received by others it was not my intent by any means. I thought I was staying on topic and sharing what I had done which you indicated was also the path you were taking. Just don't want any hard feelings from anyone, just trying to participate and help out my fellow brothers in the Corvette world looking forward to seeing your photos.
looking forward to seeing your photos.
and I for one don't think you jacked the thread....
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 1,323
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From: Castle Hills Texas
So this is to say that if the gentleman used a 160 degree thermostat, he wouldn't get an over-all lower coolant temperature? My experience has always been that a lower temperature thermostat has given me a cooler running engine and has kept my maximum temperature super near the temperature of the thermostat rating. W/ a 160 degree thermostat, rarely do I experience the temperature over 160 degrees, only in extreme conditions, ie; like my first posting states. So would the thermostat (rating) not have a direct bearing on the maximum temperature of the coolant? Or are you saying that it does, but only providing these other functions are sufficient/up to snuff? Thanks in advance.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2001
Posts: 3,399
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From: Olmsted Falls, Ohio
Thermostat only reflects the opening temp of the coolent. If you car runs at 220 deg then changing the thermostat will have no effect. To prove this remove the thermostat completely and see what happens. No change! Now if the thermostat is blocked with crud and not flowing correctly when open then that WILL make a difference.
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Aug 2012
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setting records straight !
Thanks iron, I certainly didn't mean to jack your thread and don't think that I did but if that is the impression received by others it was not my intent by any means. I thought I was staying on topic and sharing what I had done which you indicated was also the path you were taking. Just don't want any hard feelings from anyone, just trying to participate and help out my fellow brothers in the Corvette world looking forward to seeing your photos.
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