The 160 thermostat was and is the best investment that I've made in a while ....
It's 144 miles from Dallas back to my house and she never got over 206 degrees while sitting in traffic

 

I'm running one currently myself. It really stays cool even with the A/C on.

 

Congratulations.

But explain to me please how putting a 160 in has anything to do with how hot the coolant temperature gets? Granted the thermostat will open at a lower temperature allowing the system to flow but the fans are still going to come on at the same temperature settings as before. Aren't the fan settings and their operation what determine the top end temp?
Along with airflow of course.

 

You will need to program your fans to come on at a lower temp. If your are cruising at a moderate speed, the 160 will run 30 degrees cooler than the 190 provided the ambient air temp is cool enough, but in stop and go city driving, it'll heat up just like the 190 does unless you reprogram the fans.

 

I installed the Elite Engineering oil catch can and utilized true braided steel lines from Pep Boys that someone on here suggested. It looks great and works as advertised.

I wish the 160 was more of a viable option here in California. I have to admit that I still dont quite understand why the 160 matters unless it is about engaging full cooling ability before things start to get out of control above 190? Just curious about the science. I accept that plenty of folks with highly modded engines know it makes a difference

But, I have a question. A number of folks have said that this engine needs to burn off deposits (?) at temperatures above 235. On 90+ days here last week it was hitting 220-235 in traffic with the A/C and both fans running. Then back under 220-225 when traffic was flowing above 40.

Also, the car runs cooler in traffic with the A/C on because that kicks in the fans ahead of the temp schedule.

Would like to better understand what the optimum temperatures are for this engine and whether occasionally getting the temps above 230-235 really is an operational aspect of what this engine needs for long term health?

Again, it is easy to observe that this engine can maintain a stable temp band anytime the car is averaging above 40 mph even with temps above 100 deg.

 

And here we go....again.

 

You'll get over it.... or not...

 

Keep in mind here in the South it gets crazy hot, and insanely humid here. You may not need that in NY. Often times for modded motors they run very hot once it goes over 100F, or even 110F Especially with the AC on.

Toque

 

Oh I get the fan settings changing the high temp but not the therm.

James, you on a fishing trip? My mouth's a bit sore.

 

Extra large nice new DeWitt Radiator for me, keeps her cool in 110 degree heat every time!

 

At 3 am , I live on Lake Fork ... The premier bass lake in the U.S

 

Mental note...