Engine Temp
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Drifting
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From: The Woodlands TX TX
Engine Temp
I always read between 205 and 225. If I replace the thermostat with a 160 degree unti will it help lower the temp? Is that an ok temp anyway? It seems a little on the hot side to me.
Can changing the thermostat really give a performance gain? What is all the hype about switching to the 160 vs just replacing it with a stocker?
Can changing the thermostat really give a performance gain? What is all the hype about switching to the 160 vs just replacing it with a stocker?
Drifting
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Originally Posted by USAFPILOT
I always read between 205 and 225. If I replace the thermostat with a 160 degree unti will it help lower the temp? Is that an ok temp anyway? It seems a little on the hot side to me.
Can changing the thermostat really give a performance gain? What is all the hype about switching to the 160 vs just replacing it with a stocker?
Can changing the thermostat really give a performance gain? What is all the hype about switching to the 160 vs just replacing it with a stocker?
Le Mans Master
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From: seattle WA
Looked at your profile-looks like a 98? I believe you can have your computer reprogramed to turn the fans on earlier. Much simpler on a earlier C4. I for one don't like the 160 thermos, read to many web sites-
these engines, SBC run best at 180 degrees-the gain in HP from a 160 is negligible if any.And some (including me) believe engine longevity is compromised because engine oil temps do not reach the degree to purge contaminants (moisture).BTW-your temps are OK.
these engines, SBC run best at 180 degrees-the gain in HP from a 160 is negligible if any.And some (including me) believe engine longevity is compromised because engine oil temps do not reach the degree to purge contaminants (moisture).BTW-your temps are OK.
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Drifting
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Thanks for the help, make more sense now, its the fan kick on temp all right. BTW, I also have a 98...so a 96 and a 98. Life is good. Although my wife is driving the 98. I think the C4 is more of a man's car anyway, even if the performance isn't quite there with a C5. Plans are in the works for it though to make it close.
Racer
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Read some of the other posts about the coolant temps, especially some of the other web sites for specifically the LT-1. There is some debate about the "right" temp. Also, with the reverse-cooling the sensors are placed differently from regular-cooling cars, so it may not be an apple-apple comparison.
My stock LT-1 at 60-80mph at 95 ambient(OAT) with A/C running shows 200-205 coolant; about 10-15 more for the oil.
My stock LT-1 at 60-80mph at 95 ambient(OAT) with A/C running shows 200-205 coolant; about 10-15 more for the oil.
