Thermostat Question
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Former Vendor
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From: The Presidential Suite Elite Street, MD
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Thermostat Question
I am wanting to change out my stock thermostat and put a lower degree on in its place. 2 things: 1. What degree would be the best replacement and 2. Do I go back with the same coolant as provided from the factory? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
:cheers:
:cheers:
Le Mans Master
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From: Arizona
Re: Thermostat Question (Z06Joe)
I like the 172/178 from breathless performance. But note that you will either have to get your car tuned, or use a fan controller to manipulate your computer to turn the fans on earlier.
Yes you will have to use the same coolant. We have aluminum radiators, I forget the type of coolant we have to put in, but like all other corvette parts its special. :crazy:
Yes you will have to use the same coolant. We have aluminum radiators, I forget the type of coolant we have to put in, but like all other corvette parts its special. :crazy:
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Lancaster CA
Re: Thermostat Question (Z06Joe)
I have a 160 and think it's too low. I'll probably go to a 180 soon. I've had my fan turn ons changed to 1 on at 190 off at 185, 2nd stage on at 200 off at 195. With the 160 I never reach the turn on unless I'm sitting in traffic for a long time.
I read someplace that the LS1 runs best in the 190 - 200 range. :cheers:
I read someplace that the LS1 runs best in the 190 - 200 range. :cheers:
