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Oct 29, 2006 | 10:38 PM

SunDevil C5

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From: Tempe, AZ Crown Point, IN

Which Thermostat

I live in AZ so cold starts and heat isn't really an issue. What temperature would be a good choice for a thermostat.

Oct 30, 2006 | 01:31 AM

Bill Dearborn

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The stock thermo is good anywhere in the country. The engine will operate at a proper temp with the stock thermo. There is nothing to be gained by switching to a lower thermo.
Bill

Oct 30, 2006 | 01:36 AM

mvvette97

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I run the 160 in my vette and TA

Oct 30, 2006 | 08:59 AM

6Speeder

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Go with the Hypertech 160 and reset the fan temps.

Oct 30, 2006 | 09:51 AM

kevin40zx

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From: Cincinnati OH

I just got the 178 deg., the car's temp stays around 187 while driving but still skyrockets to up around 220 when you sit still.

Oct 30, 2006 | 10:20 AM

madmatt9471

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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----

170 in mine w/ the fan temps set at a low come on point! I live in the desert in California and this seems to be a great combo for my '98 Vette!

Thanks,Matt

Oct 30, 2006 | 11:33 AM

99 vett babycar

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From: pawleys island sc

what you have is perfect

Oct 30, 2006 | 02:35 PM

SLPRC5

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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection

Over the past weekend I went from a 180 back to my 160. Car ran like crap with the 180. Maybe because it was tuned with a 160. Anyway a 160 or 170 with fan settings should do you fine. IMHO

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Nov 3, 2006 | 11:11 AM

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I personally have a 160*Thermostat, It's good to have & works well, but the fan Is always coming on about every 2 mins. Even In the winter!!

Nov 3, 2006 | 01:11 PM

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MGorman

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bill Dearborn

The stock thermo is good anywhere in the country. The engine will operate at a proper temp with the stock thermo. There is nothing to be gained by switching to a lower thermo.
Bill

I’m not sure I understand this statement. My car runs consistently quicker and faster at the drag strip with a low temp thermostat and coolant temperatures 178-180 degrees as opposed to 192-195 degrees with the stock thermostat