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Old May 3, 2010 | 11:47 AM
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I have an 01 Z06, im looking to put in a 180 or 160 t-stat. What do you guys recommend and where would you get it from? Summitracing seems to have no selection.

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I have an 01 Z06, im looking to put in a 180 or 160 t-stat. What do you guys recommend and where would you get it from? Summitracing seems to have no selection.

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Old May 3, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Not sure what you are doing, but the stock unit can be easily modified to open at different (lower) temperatures for less then $1.
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I'd recommend leaving it alone and get a good radiator.
the stock one is a joke
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Not sure what you are doing, but the stock unit can be easily modified to open at different (lower) temperatures for less then $1.
cut the spring out?
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If all you are looking to do is change your t-stat without a tune than save your money and leave the stock one in. You will not show any difference of max water temps with just a change of your t-stat.

I changed my t-stat to a 160 degree and had a tune to reset the fans and now my car has never gone over 195 degrees.
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Upgrade rad stocker sucks!!!
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Simple mod. Link

Note that I ended up using the 0.058" shim and the car runs pretty much at 180 on a cool night.
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With a stock radiator and the stock thermostat shimmed .062, I cruised up I-95 last June from SC to CT with a constant 183-185 degree coolant temp.

I made the shim from .062 sheet Teflon using a leather punch.
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I you have any need for heat, I'd stick with the 180 degree stat and tune your fans accordingly. 160 will be luke warm at best on a 40 degree or colder day.
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Originally Posted by zee OH sex
I have an 01 Z06, im looking to put in a 180 or 160 t-stat. What do you guys recommend and where would you get it from? Summitracing seems to have no selection.

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I replaced the stocker with a 160 last summer from MAM. Also adjusted the fans with a Diablo tuner. MAM price is about $40. Its all good.
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