Thermostat
Melting Slicks
Joined: Aug 2016
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From: MOUNTAIN HOME Arkansas
First, since this is your first post-WELCOME!
I apologize for my fellow members not answering yet but they probably work for a living & aren't home yet.
I believe I have seen posts from "some" folks who have gone to the 160 (any brand) & have had codes thrown on the newer cars (change in tunes from factory). That is my take. Now lets hope some folks with real mod experience will chime in with "good" advice. PS: I looked for the skeleton in post #2, couldn't find it, hope someone will explain to an old fart.
I apologize for my fellow members not answering yet but they probably work for a living & aren't home yet. I believe I have seen posts from "some" folks who have gone to the 160 (any brand) & have had codes thrown on the newer cars (change in tunes from factory). That is my take. Now lets hope some folks with real mod experience will chime in with "good" advice. PS: I looked for the skeleton in post #2, couldn't find it, hope someone will explain to an old fart.
Last edited by madrob2020; Oct 10, 2017 at 07:25 PM.
Pro
Joined: Oct 2016
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From: Hutto Texas
with a stock tune, (assuming you aren't going to retune), you will be better off using the LMR thermostat housing and a 174 degree LS3 thermostat. Owners have reported check engine light and erratic fan operation when using a 160 therm on the stock tune. 174 has not had these issues.
Safety Car
Joined: May 2000
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From: Albuquerque NM
Don't use one that has a gasket that is loose and can be removed. The gasket will fail and the thermostat will jam. The Mishimoto thermostat has the gasket glued down, like the OEM one. It works well.
Racer
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Canyon Country CA
just get the Mitsui ? SP and pop the sender out and place in your stock housing and o ring. works like a charm with no leaks and costly aftermarket housings.
i think it cost me about $20 for the 160 version and snapped in place in a couple of minutes. most all of the time is in removing and reinstalling which you have with all brands anyway.
if you cruise around the forum, you find mostly leaking problems with aftermarket solutions.
i think it cost me about $20 for the 160 version and snapped in place in a couple of minutes. most all of the time is in removing and reinstalling which you have with all brands anyway.
if you cruise around the forum, you find mostly leaking problems with aftermarket solutions.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Canyon Country CA
the only benefit that i have realized it for the dragstrip. during the frequent starting and stopping while getting up to the starting line, the car doesn't reach as high a temp, resulting in a bit more power. same reason that you ice your manifold between rounds.
on the street, independent of the thermostat, the temp will reach the limit of the cooling system.
GM and all car manufacturers have to meet emissions and economy regulations. higher temps can help both. also, higher temps will burn off moisture better. within 20 minutes or so of freeway driving, the car will likely reach the same 200-220 f temp regardless of the thermostat value.
on the street, independent of the thermostat, the temp will reach the limit of the cooling system.
GM and all car manufacturers have to meet emissions and economy regulations. higher temps can help both. also, higher temps will burn off moisture better. within 20 minutes or so of freeway driving, the car will likely reach the same 200-220 f temp regardless of the thermostat value.