CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C6 Tech/Performance LS2, LS3, LS7, LS9 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

175* T-stat?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:00 PM
Share
  #1  
oneblackvette's Avatar
oneblackvette
Thread Starter
Pro
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 608
Likes: 1
From: LZ IL
Default 175* T-stat?
does anyone make a 175* t-stat?
Reply
0
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:19 PM
Share
  #2  
CMY SIX's Avatar
CMY SIX
Safety Car
 
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 4,684
Likes: 107
From: Opelika Alabama
Default ???
that was my question?? what is the stock, 195? what incraments can you get them in?? I would like to drop mine 5or10 degrees
Reply
0
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:38 PM
Share
  #3  
glennhl's Avatar
glennhl
Le Mans Master
15 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 5,762
Likes: 4
From: Chandler Arizona
Default
Stock is 186F
Reply
0
Old Aug 22, 2007 | 10:40 PM
Share
  #4  
huskeric's Avatar
huskeric
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 641
Likes: 0
From: Tampa Fl/Afghanistan
Default
I installed a 170 t-stat. Believe it was a GM direct part.
Reply
0
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:17 AM
Share
  #5  
LS1LT1's Avatar
LS1LT1
Team Owner
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,254
Likes: 136
From: Short Hills, NJ
Default
If not swapping in a 160 degree t-stat I probably wouldn't even bother, maybe just reset the fans if you're looking to only drop coolant temps a few degrees.
Reply
0
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:19 AM
Share
  #6  
edv2122's Avatar
edv2122
Drifting
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,446
Likes: 1
From: Garden State
Default
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
If not swapping in a 160 degree t-stat I probably wouldn't even bother, maybe just reset the fans if you're looking to only drop coolant temps a few degrees.
I think the 160 will be too cold for me in the winter here in the NE. We have had a cool past few days and at nights my cruising temps were around 165. I think a 170 would be nice for the winter to get temps up a little.
Reply
0
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 12:42 AM
Share
  #7  
LS1LT1's Avatar
LS1LT1
Team Owner
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 27,254
Likes: 136
From: Short Hills, NJ
Default
Originally Posted by edv2122
I think the 160 will be too cold for me in the winter here in the NE. We have had a cool past few days and at nights my cruising temps were around 165. I think a 170 would be nice for the winter to get temps up a little.
True, I too live in NJ and my C6 did run a bit cooler last time I took it out (Saturday/Sunday).
Reply
0
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 02:41 AM
Share
  #8  
keyplyr's Avatar
keyplyr
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,610
Likes: 12
Default
I had a 180° stat installed with my CAI & ported throttle body giving a better dynamic for the tune. There's opinions contrary to the recent trend for 160° stats.





Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:01 AM
Share
  #9  
HITMAN99's Avatar
HITMAN99
Drifting
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 1,796
Likes: 1
From: Annandale VA
Default
Originally Posted by edv2122
I think the 160 will be too cold for me in the winter here in the NE. We have had a cool past few days and at nights my cruising temps were around 165. I think a 170 would be nice for the winter to get temps up a little.
That's interesting. I have a 160 thermo, and my cruising temps are always between 178 and 180 year around, including when ambient temps were near zero. No problems with the heater/defroster whatsoever.

Perhaps you're currently running without any thermostat at all.

FWIW, I have seen several threads asking about 170 degree thermos, but never heard of one offered by a specific vendor.
Reply
0
Old Aug 23, 2007 | 07:56 AM
Share
  #10  
davekp78's Avatar
davekp78
Melting Slicks
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 2,670
Likes: 134
From: merritt island fl
C1 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
2016 C1 of the Year Finalist
2015 C2 of the Year Finalist
Default
Originally Posted by HITMAN99
That's interesting. I have a 160 thermo, and my cruising temps are always between 178 and 180 year around, including when ambient temps were near zero. No problems with the heater/defroster whatsoever.

Perhaps you're currently running without any thermostat at all.

FWIW, I have seen several threads asking about 170 degree thermos, but never heard of one offered by a specific vendor.
Ecklers has a 170, it is a Vinci, sold only with the stat housing. I bought one, it only dropped cruise temp to the low 190s- not much change. BTW, if someone wants it, I'll let it go with the housing for $40.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To 175* T-stat?

Back to Subforum
C6 Tech/Performance
View Next Unread
Rear Spoiler




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:29 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE