160 thermo guys....
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From: Boca Raton FL
160 thermo guys....
What temps are you running at on normal cruise speeds? (45-80)
With my stock thermo (190?) I'm running right at around 189-192
I'm just thinking of getting a 160 thermo and upping the timing couple degrees to see if I can squeeze out 5 horsies or so.
I'll also lower the fans to 190-200ish (depending on what temp you cruise at)
Thanks!
With my stock thermo (190?) I'm running right at around 189-192
I'm just thinking of getting a 160 thermo and upping the timing couple degrees to see if I can squeeze out 5 horsies or so.
I'll also lower the fans to 190-200ish (depending on what temp you cruise at)
Thanks!
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From: Freeport, FL
What temps are you running at on normal cruise speeds? (45-80)
With my stock thermo (190?) I'm running right at around 189-192
I'm just thinking of getting a 160 thermo and upping the timing couple degrees to see if I can squeeze out 5 horsies or so.
I'll also lower the fans to 190-200ish (depending on what temp you cruise at)
Thanks!
With my stock thermo (190?) I'm running right at around 189-192
I'm just thinking of getting a 160 thermo and upping the timing couple degrees to see if I can squeeze out 5 horsies or so.
I'll also lower the fans to 190-200ish (depending on what temp you cruise at)
Thanks!
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Awww, you guys don't believe me?!?!?! Well, I have a desktop dyno that PROVES it!!!!! hahahahahah 
But really, the temps and everything are real. And it is a cheap Autozone "alternate temp" thermostat. Very consistent temps. (the difference between gears is do to speed of coolant flow, had the same effect with stock thermo)
But really, the temps and everything are real. And it is a cheap Autozone "alternate temp" thermostat. Very consistent temps. (the difference between gears is do to speed of coolant flow, had the same effect with stock thermo)
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St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
Awww, you guys don't believe me?!?!?! Well, I have a desktop dyno that PROVES it!!!!! hahahahahah
But really, the temps and everything are real. And it is a cheap Autozone "alternate temp" thermostat. Very consistent temps. (the difference between gears is do to speed of coolant flow, had the same effect with stock thermo)
But really, the temps and everything are real. And it is a cheap Autozone "alternate temp" thermostat. Very consistent temps. (the difference between gears is do to speed of coolant flow, had the same effect with stock thermo)
Never heard of that.
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I have to find out about this "alternate" temp thermostat. I have been in the Auto Parts business now 33 years and never heard of it. I was always told that you don't mess with the 195 Degree Stats in the later model vehicles because of polution laws, passing inspection and what have you. Was told that cars that came with 195 degree Stats were made to run with them. Unless something has changed I just don't know about this Alternate Temp Stat as it sounds suspect to me. Does anyone know who the Manufacturer is on this Thermostat? Is there a link online for us to read about it?
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I have to find out about this "alternate" temp thermostat. I have been in the Auto Parts business now 33 years and never heard of it. I was always told that you don't mess with the 195 Degree Stats in the later model vehicles because of polution laws, passing inspection and what have you. Was told that cars that came with 195 degree Stats were made to run with them. Unless something has changed I just don't know about this Alternate Temp Stat as it sounds suspect to me. Does anyone know who the Manufacturer is on this Thermostat? Is there a link online for us to read about it?
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04
"Thanks for the Laugh".... sure seems not too many people know anything about the LSX engine and the fact that its designed to run hotter, thus the Mobil 1, with the specific heat package GM spec. The car is built around a run temp "Sweet" spot, and it isn't a colder temp. Running too cold is just a bad idea. You will take thousands of miles off the longevity of this well designed engine.
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"Thanks for the Laugh".... sure seems not too many people know anything about the LSX engine and the fact that its designed to run hotter, thus the Mobil 1, with the specific heat package GM spec. The car is built around a run temp "Sweet" spot, and it isn't a colder temp. Running too cold is just a bad idea. You will take thousands of miles off the longevity of this well designed engine.
I may be ill-informed thinking that cycling between 190 and 245 is not good for the life or performance of my LS1.
Thank you
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I run a 160 for a few reasons
#1 I live in Vegas
#2 heads/cam 10.9 compression
#3 Maggie Blower
Fans re-programmed and an electric WP.
Car runs at 187* in the summer heat and a few degrees higher with the AC on but never over about 195*
#1 I live in Vegas
#2 heads/cam 10.9 compression
#3 Maggie Blower
Fans re-programmed and an electric WP.
Car runs at 187* in the summer heat and a few degrees higher with the AC on but never over about 195*
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you do realize that you WANT your oil to get over 212 degrees on a daily basis right. Our oil system in not sealed and condensation gets in. If your oil doesn't get over 212 then the water never boils off.
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, those are highway temps, in city I am running 210-217* oil and 192* coolant.