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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:02 AM
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Be Cool now makes a 170* thermostat for the LTx engines.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:05 AM
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one day, i hope the forum implodes from a 160 debate thread
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:06 AM
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Originally Posted by vader86
one day, i hope the forum implodes from a 160 debate thread
It'll be the same day as a L98 vs LT1 thread.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:22 AM
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AHHHHHHH SHI..
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
It'll be the same day as a L98 vs LT1 thread.
Naw, it'll be a header primary size debate that finally does us in.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Naw, it'll be a header primary size debate that finally does us in.

I'm going to fabricate a custom 1-11/16" header. After that, world peace.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:50 AM
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I'm going to fabricate a custom 1-11/16" header. After that, world peace.
Hmmm, that just might do it. If that works out, we'll send you to the middle east.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 03:06 AM
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I'm going to fabricate a custom 1-11/16" header. After that, world peace.
Im going metric....36mm.
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AHHHHHHH SHI..
Does a 160 stat realy cause the installer to do that?
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by vader86
one day, i hope the forum implodes from a 160 debate thread
Yah, I'm a little tired of it also. Weekly.
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i was hoping we'd go thru another open lid/K&N debate
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I understand the 170 degree stat must be carefully matched to header size to avoid coolant flow resonance, when using Dex-cool galvanic action can create RFI interferance that raises havoc with the Opti, Hypertech is developing a special chip to compensate for such problems.
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Originally Posted by toptechx6
I understand the 170 degree stat must be carefully matched to header size to avoid coolant flow resonance, when using Dex-cool galvanic action can create RFI interferance that raises havoc with the Opti, Hypertech is developing a special chip to compensate for such problems.
Just make sure and use only Zaino on your X pipe and all will be well.....
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If you install a mini ram you'll lose all your torque.
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Like 10 degrees is going to make a difference.
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Originally Posted by Mr Mojo
It'll be the same day as a L98 vs LT1 thread.
What about an L98 with a 160* AND a K&N w/cut lid??



RUUUUUUNNNNNN!!!!!
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Originally Posted by loiq
If you install a mini ram you'll lose all your torque.

That's okay, because as long as you have oil pressure, the oil pressure switch will keep power to the rear wheels, assuming you haven't put 18s on there and completely screwed up your speedometer.
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by CentralCoaster
That's okay, because as long as you have oil pressure, the oil pressure switch will keep power to the rear wheels, assuming you haven't put 18s on there and completely screwed up your speedometer.
18s will screw up all your gear ratios, too.
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