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Old 02-06-2007, 05:18 PM
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Need help installing my 160 t-stat. please take in mind that I never done this before so specifics are needed
Old 02-06-2007, 05:33 PM
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lol
1. pull of hose!
2. pull the bolts out
3. pull old t-stat and housing out
4. Put new one in
5. put bolts back in
6. Put hose back on

Easy as that This site is you best friend! Doing it the long way but here it is
http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...ostat_swap.htm
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its not gonna do you any good without having the computer tuned to kick the fans on earlier. im using my stock thermostat and had the fans cut on earlier and works just the same if not better.
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http://www.installuniversity.com/ins...sity/index.htm

Yes you need to have it tuned
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actually he doesn't HAVE to get it tuned for them. don't scare him into thinking that his car will run like crap.

your car will run fine, just your fans won't run that much.
get it tuned whenever you want, its not urgent, if you got more bolt ons planned just do the thermostat and get it tuned after you get other parts
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Thanks guys. I'm going to get it tuned but I didn't plan on it until I installed my headers and camshaft so should I just wait to install it right before I get it tuned?
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You don't need to get it "tuned", for the 160* stat, you just need your fans reprogrammed. That should be about $50 from any reputable tuner.




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