hypertech thermostat
09-18-2004, 06:39 PM
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hypertech thermostat i just installed a BBk 80mm throttlebody, smooth bellows, 160 thermostat, MSD plug wires, and installed a predator tune. everything is working good, but i am a little confused. every car that i have ever installed a 160 thermostat on, always ran around 160-170 degress while driving down the highway. i realize the engine will heat up if you don't have your fans set to come on earlier, but they always cooled off when you got on the highway. i checked the box the thermostat came in and it is marked "160". the car never gets below around 190. i even have the fans programmed to come on early, but they don't come on until 210 degrees. has anyone else experienced this problem?
09-19-2004, 01:58 AM
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Hmm, should be around running around the 172*-185* range I would think, most cars with a 160* t-stat don't run right at 160* though...your 190* though a little high isn't too far off the norm I don't think.
Are you checking the temps with the Predator?
Are you checking the temps with the Predator?
09-19-2004, 06:52 AM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Hmm, should be around running around the 172*-185* range I would think, most cars with a 160* t-stat don't run right at 160* though...your 190* though a little high isn't too far off the norm I don't think.
Are you checking the temps with the Predator?
Are you checking the temps with the Predator?
09-19-2004, 09:21 AM
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From what I've heard, the temperature guage is just a 'dummy' guage and cannot be counted on for accuracy. If you can, get the car scanned and see what your temperature actually is.
09-20-2004, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by big dave
From what I've heard, the temperature guage is just a 'dummy' guage and cannot be counted on for accuracy. If you can, get the car scanned and see what your temperature actually is.
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09-20-2004, 12:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Keenov
While on the highway, my car stays at 175* Stock thermostat.
What about after 10 minutes at idle on a hot summer day?
09-20-2004, 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by big dave
From what I've heard, the temperature guage is just a 'dummy' guage and cannot be counted on for accuracy. If you can, get the car scanned and see what your temperature actually is.
09-23-2004, 12:10 PM
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when i checked the ECT with the predator, it was around 180*, but the guage was showing closer to 200*. it dropped as low as 175*, but the guage never moved. never would have thought it would be that far off.
