Stock thermostat for LT1
02-20-2009, 11:08 PM
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Stock thermostat for LT1 190 CORRECT??? Also I have always wanted to ask this question is a 160 stat really worth it???That is all thanks again guys.
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02-20-2009, 11:23 PM
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only diff is the thermostat opens 20* before the stocker and slow down the warm up process to operating temp
I'd rather have a car that gets to operating temp quicker so I don't have to baby the car as long
02-20-2009, 11:36 PM
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how does it make the engine cooler vs the stocker with anything past 180*?
only diff is the thermostat opens 20* before the stocker and slow down the warm up process to operating temp
I'd rather have a car that gets to operating temp quicker so I don't have to baby the car as long
only diff is the thermostat opens 20* before the stocker and slow down the warm up process to operating temp
I'd rather have a car that gets to operating temp quicker so I don't have to baby the car as long
OK A thermostat opens sooner which means cold coolant enters the engine and cools it down. If this happens more often, then it keeps the engine at a lower temperature. Cooler temp leads to the air coming in not getting heated by convection and lets it stay denser than compared to with a warmer motor.
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02-20-2009, 11:41 PM
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you understand once a thermostat hits the rated temp it stays open correct?
stock LT1 running temp is around 200*
how does a 160* thermostat benefit a car meant to operate 40* above that?
do you race your car at 160*?
also a lower temp thermo is not beneficial in colder months/states
stock LT1 running temp is around 200*
how does a 160* thermostat benefit a car meant to operate 40* above that?
do you race your car at 160*?
also a lower temp thermo is not beneficial in colder months/states
02-21-2009, 11:28 AM
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02-21-2009, 12:54 PM
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A stock stat is 180 and the car operates in the 190s as seen by the pcm, but somehow your feeble mind gets hung up on the stat rating and sees a 40 degree drop from a 20 degree stat temp change????? You are not exhibiting competent ration thought, just trying to blindly reenforce your baseless opinion.
A car with a 160 stat will operate in the 170s as seen by the pcm.
I have cars with both stock and 160 and IMO the benefits and drawbacks are both blown grossly out of proportion by ignorant kids trying to prove they are right.
With a 160 stat the car warms up just fine and blows enough heat for teens below zero, I do not however believe it is hugely important to performance.
A car with a 160 stat will operate in the 170s as seen by the pcm.
I have cars with both stock and 160 and IMO the benefits and drawbacks are both blown grossly out of proportion by ignorant kids trying to prove they are right.
With a 160 stat the car warms up just fine and blows enough heat for teens below zero, I do not however believe it is hugely important to performance.
02-21-2009, 01:05 PM
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i ran a 13.76 with a 160 and a 13.73 with a 180...
(does it really matter?)
i never liked this mod. i always thought that 180 was cold enough for an engine. and the lt1 has reversed cooling anyway. its different then other engines
(does it really matter?)
i never liked this mod. i always thought that 180 was cold enough for an engine. and the lt1 has reversed cooling anyway. its different then other engines
02-21-2009, 01:18 PM
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Maybe it's just my car but I'm running a 180 t-stat and when I'm cruising I cannot get any heat which is a pita but once I stop for awhile then it gets warmer. Is that normal ?
02-21-2009, 07:07 PM
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Once the thermostat is open coolant flows. Once it starts flowing it's going to continue to heat up until the heat is exchanged by the cooling fans/radiator.
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I also was bored and looked at the NOOB bolt-on sticky and there was a title called different MAF ends do those do anything at all?????Or does even a diff MAF even help just thought I would ask since I am doing supension right now then I want to make sure I have everything in order.
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