Thermostat Question
Thermostat Question 2000 WS6
I know these cars run good with some heat in them, should I put a cooler thermostat in my car while the motor is apart for a cam install ? Im thinking like a 180* stat assembly or do I keep the stock stat and bring the fans in sooner ? If I get a new stat, where is the best place to get it ?
I know these cars run good with some heat in them, should I put a cooler thermostat in my car while the motor is apart for a cam install ? Im thinking like a 180* stat assembly or do I keep the stock stat and bring the fans in sooner ? If I get a new stat, where is the best place to get it ?
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Launching!
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In my opinion, the dissadvantages outweigh any advantages of the colder stat.
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I have a 160 and have had no problems at all. Actually went with a stock replacement and ended up going back to a 160. Oil pressure dropped significantly and it just ran slower. I know it sounds crazy but I'm serious.
I disagree that lower coolant temps are always a good thing. The stock thermostat is designed to keep oil temps hot enough to burn off condensation. This is one of the reasons OEM thermostats are generally around 190-200F.
In my opinion, the dissadvantages outweigh any advantages of the colder stat.
In my opinion, the dissadvantages outweigh any advantages of the colder stat.
It will still have plenty of heat to burn off condensation. Even though its a 160 thermostat your coolant temps will defiantly be somewhat higher that 160 especially during the blazing summer heat and stop and go traffic. I have been running my 160 hypertech without any issue.
On The Tree
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My two cents: I have a 160 in my car. If was to do it over again, I wouldn't change it out unless I was getting symptoms of it sticking/staying shut. I can see going ahead and doing it on a high mileage motor though, as if to avoid the problems I mentioned previously.... I would just install a manual fan switch or reprogram the fans to come one sooner.
