160 Thermostat
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis MN
160 Thermostat
Hi,there is a lot of brand (there is some of it come withe special huse), but i dunno what is the best for c6?
any one have idea what is best 160 thermostat for c6 withe out tune?
cause i live in hot weather i wana keep my car cold after install headers.
thanks
any one have idea what is best 160 thermostat for c6 withe out tune?
cause i live in hot weather i wana keep my car cold after install headers.
thanks
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,433
Likes: 916
From: CONCORD NC
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 615
Likes: 0
From: Boston MA
Depending on where you live will tell if you need one first of all. I live in boston where it is about 20 degrees everyday except summer so I want my car to heat up for the heat on the inside. Next there are two types one with housing and one without. Tyberne has one for about 17 dollars and that is without the housing. The others are 70 dollars with housing. Just be causes because you will not get that much hp from this modification. Some have reported 2-3 hp and you will never feel that except in your head. Hope that helps
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 3,398
Likes: 2
From: Allentown PA
Originally Posted by toorich
what is wrong with the OEM one???????
Race Director
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 12,433
Likes: 916
From: CONCORD NC
there is only one style for the LS2. The other style is for the LS1/LS6. Just buy the correct design for your engine.
I like cooler thermostats, as is you are doing spirited driving, it keeps the temps slightly cooler, or at the track, keeps them from getting TOO hot quite as quickly. It is NOT a power mod.
I like cooler thermostats, as is you are doing spirited driving, it keeps the temps slightly cooler, or at the track, keeps them from getting TOO hot quite as quickly. It is NOT a power mod.
Thread Starter
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 564
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis MN
Originally Posted by fredgpowell
Depending on where you live will tell if you need one first of all. I live in boston where it is about 20 degrees everyday except summer so I want my car to heat up for the heat on the inside. Next there are two types one with housing and one without. Tyberne has one for about 17 dollars and that is without the housing. The others are 70 dollars with housing. Just be causes because you will not get that much hp from this modification. Some have reported 2-3 hp and you will never feel that except in your head. Hope that helps
i see to type withe hous or withe out but i dunno in c6 have same thing?i dont see 160 thermostat withe hous for c6 !
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 18,396
Likes: 169
It was 65 here yesterday and I saw my temp hit 220 while sitting in traffic. Car normally runs 194 at speed. I personally like cooler engines, although I know GM has been designing their engines to run hot for years for emission issues. Will probably install the 160 t'stat and tune for earlier fans when I install my hedders this spring.
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Gainesville GA
Consider a 178
I live in North Georgia, and tuners I've talked with in this area recommended a 178 degree stat. I bought mine from Vinci Hi Perf and it is a nice piece. My Ron Zimmer tune is set to have the fans come on earlier. The car runs great, and the car runs cooler both on the highway as well as around town.
I didn't go with the 160, as there is still colder weather part of the year.
I didn't go with the 160, as there is still colder weather part of the year.
