chuckyt1

iTrader: (33)

Okay, so I get it all back together after sitting for the winter and doing a head/cam swap. Started right up on the first try. Ran for a bit, shut it down then started it back up a couple of times. Let it cool, checked the coolant and oil. All was good

Problem happened when I took it out for a ride. About a half mile and the ride temp started to shoot up. Got it back home and someone on here told me to check the t-stat. Sunday evening and nothing was open so I just pulled the stat out and - Perfect - Runs about 170 -180 now with no issues.

Question is, do I need a stat? It's a summer driver only. Used to run old school iron blocks without 'em all the time. New to LS1 world tho, don't want to screw something up

Quickin

Can't run without the T-stat, as the water/coolant will never have time to cool in the radiator before returning to the engine. Especially in the city, you will overheat or run pretty hot. Highway driving/cruising will be ok because of the ram air doing most of the work.


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00 Freak

iTrader: (34)

I've heard of guys in Vegas running without their T-stats. But you living in chicago I think you'll need it.