Question about temp. stat
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Question about temp. stat
When you install a lower degree termostat shouldn't your temp. read out on the display be lower and stay lower on a constant basis?
If I have a 170 t-stat on a z06 what should the coolant temp be at tipically?
Thanks
[Modified by Chad954RR, 3:56 PM 7/1/2004]
If I have a 170 t-stat on a z06 what should the coolant temp be at tipically?
Thanks
[Modified by Chad954RR, 3:56 PM 7/1/2004]
Melting Slicks
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Re: Question about temp. stat (Chad954RR)
Not really....
The cooler t-stat you installed just opens earlier, 170F instead of 195F, that is all it does. The car can still run just as hot as it did before. Most likely if you are moving with good airflow it will run cooler than it did stock.
The only other thing you can do to keep it running cooler is install a fan controller setup, such as the Vinci, or do an LS1 edit and program the fans to turn on sooner.
185-195F is the best HP #'s
The cooler t-stat you installed just opens earlier, 170F instead of 195F, that is all it does. The car can still run just as hot as it did before. Most likely if you are moving with good airflow it will run cooler than it did stock.
The only other thing you can do to keep it running cooler is install a fan controller setup, such as the Vinci, or do an LS1 edit and program the fans to turn on sooner.
185-195F is the best HP #'s
Melting Slicks
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Re: Question about temp. stat (Chad954RR)
My car would run 200-230F in traffic and 195F (lowest) cruising. The trans would run 200-234F. AFTER 170F t-stat & fan controller install, the car runs 190F-200F in traffic and 185-190F cruising.
