Thermostat
01-22-2003, 06:48 PM
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Thermostat For those of you who have changed your thermostat which one is better, the 160 or 180 and also what temp did you program your fans to come on. tia...
01-22-2003, 07:05 PM
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Re: Thermostat I modded my stat to open at 160* and used a thermostatic fan switch that comes on at 175*.
Cost me right at $20 for both mods combined.
A general rule of thumb:
Your engine will run about 15* more than what your stat opens at.
My car runs a consistent 175*, which is perfect for our cars IMO.
Dave
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=180
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=222
Cost me right at $20 for both mods combined.
A general rule of thumb:
Your engine will run about 15* more than what your stat opens at.
My car runs a consistent 175*, which is perfect for our cars IMO.
Dave
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=180
http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=222
01-22-2003, 08:05 PM
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Re: Thermostat I prefer a 180 stat. That is keeping my motor between 192-196 depending on outside temp. I have custom fan settings.