160 t stat standard procedure for blower?

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Jul 10, 2010 | 09:25 AM

CyaPussy

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160 t stat standard procedure for blower?

Should I be running a 160 stat. My car is not over heating I it stays between 205 and 210. Car has an iron block with d1. Im changing my water pump out so curious if this was something I should do?

Jul 10, 2010 | 01:23 PM

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If you are going by the gauge you are not seeing acctual temp unless by chance your car is a 98. All the other years are just cold, warm, and hot. The numbers aren't real etc... Usually the 160 is a good idea, but depending on your setup you may get by, I haven't met anyone who has, but you cold be the one etc... So if you are changing the pump I would put a 160 t stat if it were me, but it is your build and your the final decision.

Jul 10, 2010 | 01:35 PM

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I would run a 160 thermostat

Jul 10, 2010 | 02:11 PM

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Another dumb question will doing so effect my tune at all running cooler?

Jul 10, 2010 | 02:24 PM

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Unless you adjust your fan settings you are just wasting money. The fans & radiator control the final running temp not the Thermostat.

Jul 10, 2010 | 03:39 PM

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Unless you need it or live in a very warm climate, I'd just leave it alone.

What is the climate like where you live ?

Jul 10, 2010 | 04:01 PM

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fwiw i have a stock thermostat in my turbo car

its been in the mid 90's here and i see coolant temps around 195-200 cruising and 205-210 in traffic

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Jul 10, 2010 | 09:00 PM

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Im running 10 psi from a D1 with an aluminum block and I have a 160 and still ran hot in NC I had to buy a spal fan and put a LT1 radiator in mine and it will still get to 225 in traffic but im fat and ALWAYS run the ac lol

Jul 11, 2010 | 05:52 AM

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So everyone that says not to put the 160 t stat what are your reason?

Ha Ha. I'm telling you to run a 160, but MYGTO is right that you have to adjust the fan setting for it to be effective.

Jul 11, 2010 | 09:32 AM

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Sorry for interrupted this tread.I'm having same problem with my set up but I'm runing twins...live in FL and in runing 225 tight now any info in what type of thermostat..I'm going to try the 180* to see if that works I post it if it works...thanxxxx and sorry for interrunting...

Jul 11, 2010 | 10:08 AM

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So everyone that says not to put the 160 t stat what are your reason?

im not saying dont, im saying you may not need to. if you are changing the water pump though you might as well

Jul 11, 2010 | 11:44 AM

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So everyone that says not to put the 160 t stat what are your reason?

No you SHOULD do the 160 thermostat, but you have to adjust the fan settings or you're just wasting time and money.

Jul 11, 2010 | 11:49 AM

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How do you adjust the fan speed?

Jul 11, 2010 | 12:20 PM

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How do you adjust the fan speed?

Either a handheld tuner or getting tuned by a professional. I would recommend getting tuned. You are
running a Procharger and have never been tuned? If so I would guess you are on the canned tune with the
kit and a good tune should also pick-up some power!

Jul 11, 2010 | 12:42 PM

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In FL I would run a 160 for sure. Your weather is very simular to ours here in Houston, and I have to run them and use an LT1 radiator. Stays around 190 during the day with the A/C on, but will climb to 210-215 if I have to sit in traffic etc... At night it usually runs about 180-187 that is just for comparison as some of the guys don't run any of the air deflectors which helped me a lot.