160 stat/fan on temps?
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St. Jude Donor '03
Mine are set as follows:
Fan 1 on at 195, off at 185
Fan 2 on at 206, off at 196
My normal coolant temps while moving hover around 175-180 (depending on ambient temps), and I see a max of about 198 idling in hot weather.
Fan 1 on at 195, off at 185
Fan 2 on at 206, off at 196
My normal coolant temps while moving hover around 175-180 (depending on ambient temps), and I see a max of about 198 idling in hot weather.
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
I am looking at my HP Tuners right now and my:
FAN #1 "ON" Temp is - 182*
FAN #1 "OFF" Temp is - 173*
FAN #2 "ON" Temp is - 188*
FAN#2 "OFF" Temp is - 178*
I hope this helps some
Thanks,Matt
FAN #1 "ON" Temp is - 182*
FAN #1 "OFF" Temp is - 173*
FAN #2 "ON" Temp is - 188*
FAN#2 "OFF" Temp is - 178*
I hope this helps some
Thanks,Matt
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From: Palmdale, Ca----- 2009 Cyber Gray 4LT A6 F55 452 RWHP 422 RWTQ- RIP 1998 C5 734 RWHP & 585 RWTQ-----
If one does not re-set the temperature settings on the Fans then there is "NO" use in getting a lower temp thermostat!
When your fans don't come on till the factory setting 212* then no matter what Thermostst you put in your Vette will creep upto 212* till they come on and then off @ 195*!
This is really to hot for certain areas that people live _ EX: any Desert area, ARIZONA, MOJAVE, PALM SPRINGS, LAS VEGAS, TEXAS etc. and when you want to run your AC it will make the temps go way to high for comfort
So by installing a lower thermostst and re-setting the fans to come "ON" and cool the radiator fluid down your Vette will run cooler and more efficient.
Hope this helps
Thanks,Matt
When your fans don't come on till the factory setting 212* then no matter what Thermostst you put in your Vette will creep upto 212* till they come on and then off @ 195*!
This is really to hot for certain areas that people live _ EX: any Desert area, ARIZONA, MOJAVE, PALM SPRINGS, LAS VEGAS, TEXAS etc. and when you want to run your AC it will make the temps go way to high for comfort
So by installing a lower thermostst and re-setting the fans to come "ON" and cool the radiator fluid down your Vette will run cooler and more efficient.
Hope this helps
Thanks,Matt
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St. Jude Donor '03
Tested what?
I highly doubt GM tested the supercharged 701rwhp car above.
I know for sure they didn't test my 11.7:1 n/a engine either.
Both may just have slightly different needs in terms of temperature control and detonation resistance compared to the 300rwhp emissions-friendly engine that GM originally built.
But we wouldn't expect you to understand that.
And further, the OP question was very simple and easy to read...." 160 stat/fan on temps?".
If you don't have the answer, don't post in it.
If you want to debate the benefits of such, start your own thread instead of hijacking someone else' VERY simple question.
If you think it's a waste of money, then simply don't buy such products.
I highly doubt GM tested the supercharged 701rwhp car above.
I know for sure they didn't test my 11.7:1 n/a engine either.
Both may just have slightly different needs in terms of temperature control and detonation resistance compared to the 300rwhp emissions-friendly engine that GM originally built.
But we wouldn't expect you to understand that.
And further, the OP question was very simple and easy to read...." 160 stat/fan on temps?".
If you don't have the answer, don't post in it.
If you want to debate the benefits of such, start your own thread instead of hijacking someone else' VERY simple question.
If you think it's a waste of money, then simply don't buy such products.
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Let's see---- Duhhhh Uhhhhm Duhhhhhhh!
What kind of question is this! GM did test - ohh yes they did my friend and they tested the "STOCK" Vette very well
But they did not test my Vette or any other for that fact, that has either Higher Compression nor Nitrous nor Blowers or Twin Turbo's
I the event you have a stock Vette I applaud you and I say continue to enjoy it, but when someone does modify a motor then cooler temps for that high performance set-up is necessary
So if you do not undestand why someone will adjust temps and a thermostat that is fine, but please be careful not to assume it is a waste of money
Thanks,Matt
What kind of question is this! GM did test - ohh yes they did my friend and they tested the "STOCK" Vette very well
But they did not test my Vette or any other for that fact, that has either Higher Compression nor Nitrous nor Blowers or Twin Turbo's
I the event you have a stock Vette I applaud you and I say continue to enjoy it, but when someone does modify a motor then cooler temps for that high performance set-up is necessary
So if you do not undestand why someone will adjust temps and a thermostat that is fine, but please be careful not to assume it is a waste of money
Thanks,Matt
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I agree. Some people are ill informed about lower coolant temps being better for power. Just check out several different race car series and see what temps they run. Way more than 195 degrees.
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St. Jude Donor '03
Neither are necessarily right or wrong, they were feedback of of the question asking what to set the fans at.
Mine are somewhat conservative settings, madmatt's are more aggressive, but I'm thinking to pull those setpoints off w/o the fans running constantly, he surely has a more efficient aftermarket radiator too.
The OP already stated he had the Tstat installed, and by asking what to set the fans at, it sounds like he has the capability (tuning software) to adjust them at will too.
Telling him what YOU feel is a waste of money at this point is downright stupid. That's all I'm sayin'
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I already posted my temp on/off with my 160 stat in canadian section, BTW he motor is not stock and has recently H/C package.
I love my 160 stat, i also installed 160 in my previous C4 and never had any problems.
I love my 160 stat, i also installed 160 in my previous C4 and never had any problems.
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think I'll try Sami's settings as he posted back on the CDN section, and go from there... if I'm not happy, then I'll try a few of the recommendations in this thread.. like y2kvert4me...thanks all for your replies!
