and I am in tampa florida as well...mine rarely ever gets above 220.
Using 160 dg stat?
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Using 160 dg stat?
I'm new to the C6 (2007). I had a 95 LT1 engine and replaced the thermostat with a 160 dg hypertech stat and the car ran cooler. I also had a Dewitt's rad. Living in Florida the a/c is always on so I didn't have to reprogram the fans. I was thinking of doing the same thing to my 07. Has anyone used a 160 dg stat and noticed an improvement? I know the highway temps should run the same temps as the stock stat. Local driving may run cooler. I am not familiar with this car as I have it less than a week. The big question is to leave the stock stat or not. No emissions testing in Florida.
Another quick question. I was looking at the radiator. To me it looks like I have to remove the condenser to remove the radiator in these cars, is that true?
Thank you
Another quick question. I was looking at the radiator. To me it looks like I have to remove the condenser to remove the radiator in these cars, is that true?
Thank you
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I did the same as I also live in Florida and the oil and coolant are cooler most of the time. On the highway the coolant is about 180 and oil 223. Stock it was 195 and 230.
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Thank you. I noticed you have a later model car, do we have the same engine ? 2007. Did you use a hypertech thermostat?
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These cars are designed to run a certain way.Putting in a 160 stat and doing nothing else is a waste of time. Also,it may cause sludge at some point. Granted,I live in NY and it gets cold here which may have a different effect but I would not use one.I've had them in the past,btw, but only with other mods like headers and a tune.
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