[Z06] Will 160 thermostat be problematic ?
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Drifting
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From: mesa az
Will 160 thermostat be problematic ?
I have a 2004 LS6 long tube headers and a tune at 385rwhp. My friend warned me my tune is probably set for 190. I don't believe a 160 thermostat will prevent the oil temp from getting up to 200 degrees. I am trying to avoid 230-240 degrees at times. I realize the radiator is the key as well as the fans. He also warmed me may cause a code to pop up. I will keep an eye on it and see.
Instructor
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Thermostat will not help oil temps. Oil cooler will. Check the cooler and make sure its not clogged up. if it is not upgrade it.
i run same power level in my 03z and i took out my 160 thermostat. Engines need a little heat within them. i put a 180 in mine and never looked back.
i run same power level in my 03z and i took out my 160 thermostat. Engines need a little heat within them. i put a 180 in mine and never looked back.
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Thermostat will not help oil temps. Oil cooler will. Check the cooler and make sure its not clogged up. if it is not upgrade it.
i run same power level in my 03z and i took out my 160 thermostat. Engines need a little heat within them. i put a 180 in mine and never looked back.
i run same power level in my 03z and i took out my 160 thermostat. Engines need a little heat within them. i put a 180 in mine and never looked back.
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Drifting
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My concern is ultimately the oil temperature. The coolant is keeping the block cool which in turn keeps the oil temp down. If I have any issues and my oil temp won't reach 200 under normal driving conditions then I will swap it out and go with a 180 degree thermostat.
Drifting
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I have a 160 in my 04z and it has been fine...my oil temp is around 185 just cruising around but if I drive it alittle harder Temps will get to 200.
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I have driven around the last 4 years with an oil cooler and done track days as well. I can't remember my oil hitting 200 degrees on the street but well over it at the track. I don't think not hitting 200 is a big deal. As long as you're hitting in the 160's you should be fine. Anything over 150 is when I flog it.
Drifting
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I have driven around the last 4 years with an oil cooler and done track days as well. I can't remember my oil hitting 200 degrees on the street but well over it at the track. I don't think not hitting 200 is a big deal. As long as you're hitting in the 160's you should be fine. Anything over 150 is when I flog it.
