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That debate has gone on since the beginning of time. They work, period. They need tuning so that the fans come on sooner to really shine, just a 160* thermostat by itself won't do much.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
I do not beleive in low temp t-stats for LS1 motors, unless they are running boost. For NA setups, 190*F is as low as I'd want to run the motor.
After looking at and experiancing both sides of the spectrum, there is nothing that anyone can say to change my mind.
After looking at and experiancing both sides of the spectrum, there is nothing that anyone can say to change my mind.
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From: Vancouver,[KITSILANO].B.C. Canada *WestCoast*
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
I do not beleive in low temp t-stats for LS1 motors, unless they are running boost. For NA setups, 190*F is as low as I'd want to run the motor.
After looking at and experiancing both sides of the spectrum, there is nothing that anyone can say to change my mind.
After looking at and experiancing both sides of the spectrum, there is nothing that anyone can say to change my mind.
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From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
Mine sits on a HAIR UNDER 210 normally and if I idle a lot it will go to 210 or a 1/4 needle thickness over it.
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Originally Posted by unit213
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That thing always sits at 210 no matter what.
That thing always sits at 210 no matter what.
I wont argue the point, but if I let her set it will get a hair over, and when tis warming up it slowly heads for 210. I dont understand. I can agree its not the most accurate, but its not a "dummy guage" like fords oil pressure guage is it? If so, what OTHER guages in my car are worthless?
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I wont argue the point, but if I let her set it will get a hair over, and when tis warming up it slowly heads for 210. I dont understand. I can agree its not the most accurate, but its not a "dummy guage" like fords oil pressure guage is it? If so, what OTHER guages in my car are worthless?
On the other hand, the '98 gage will register even small changes in temp, and though it's not perfect either, it makes the '99+ gage look totally useless.
I have a 160 degree thermo and mine runs at 190. The guage might be close to useless on an 01, but my tuner said it would run at that temperature. I chose to get the thermo because my faith does not lie in stock parts.
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I wont argue the point, but if I let her set it will get a hair over, and when tis warming up it slowly heads for 210. I dont understand. I can agree its not the most accurate, but its not a "dummy guage" like fords oil pressure guage is it? If so, what OTHER guages in my car are worthless?
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Originally Posted by BrandonDrecksage
all of them besides the speedo. the tach is to slow causing some people to tap the limiter in 1st and 2nd while its registering low.
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The easy way around this is to install a shift light of your choice. It is a necessity if you are going to be seriously rowing an M6. If you are worried about this looking too "ricey", they can be hidden in vents/dash openings/etc.
