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May 3, 2010 | 11:47 AM

zee OH sex

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Thermostat

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.

Thanks!

May 3, 2010 | 12:20 PM

76 VETTE

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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.

Thanks!

May 3, 2010 | 12:24 PM

vettenuts

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From: At the beach in little Rhody

Not sure what you are doing, but the stock unit can be easily modified to open at different (lower) temperatures for less then $1.

May 3, 2010 | 12:26 PM

postwhore

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I'd recommend leaving it alone and get a good radiator.
the stock one is a joke

May 3, 2010 | 12:35 PM

zee OH sex

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Racer

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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?

May 3, 2010 | 12:58 PM

tommie

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-temp-tip.html

May 3, 2010 | 01:02 PM

zee OH sex

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thanks tommie

May 3, 2010 | 01:11 PM

Fast Cop

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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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May 3, 2010 | 01:17 PM

corvettedaddy11

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Upgrade rad stocker sucks!!!

May 3, 2010 | 06:23 PM

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vettenuts

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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.

May 4, 2010 | 08:47 AM

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Quicksilver Vert 01

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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.

May 4, 2010 | 08:16 PM

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Bowtie_Brigade

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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.

May 4, 2010 | 09:47 PM

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DARRYLZO6

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Quote:

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.

Thanks!

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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