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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 04:01 PM
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Default Dewitt's radiator really needed?
I have a built lq4 with ysi is the aftermarket radiator really needed?
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I have a built lq4 with ysi is the aftermarket radiator really needed?
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I needed the radiator, fans, and 160* thermostat with a bypass drill in it to keep my temps in check with an iron block and Ysi, and will be added an oil cooler this winter.
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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okay I ordered the fans and radiator. thanks guys!
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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Don't forget to adjust your fan on/off temps. Especially if the thermostat is changed.
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I didn't get a theronstat. That needed too? 160 vs 180?
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It's up to you. I did a 180 and didn't see much change so I went with a 160. But I run 20w50 VR-1 oil. So oil temps are higher and I needed all the cooling I could get.
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Now I'm looking at the slp 160 for my 2002 but it looks like they all come with the hose neck. Can I just get the thermostat or so I need the whole assembly?
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An 02 gets the whole thermostat housing.
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Okay. Now I see a lingenfelter 160 for my year and looks like it's just the thermostat. Would that work or do I need the housing.
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I'm pretty sure the thermostat is made into the housing on 02's. That may just be the picture of a thermostat on their site.
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certainly get the 160* t stat. i don't think radiator is necessary unless you live in NV or AZ but the upgraded dewitt single brushless fan was a game changer on my LSX iron block D1SC car.
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