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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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i was wondering if putting a 160 thermostat in my 02 z28 would stop the pinging when i'm running it at the track. i run nothing but shell 93 and sunoco 93 octane, don't know what else to do, can anyone help me?
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:13 AM
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Things to try first. 1- Clean the maf sensor. 2- Get a can of Seafoam do to a topend engine cleaning. 3- Change your fuel filter. A 160 will help but you need a fan switch to turn the fans on when you sitting.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 05:37 AM
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it MIGHT drop the temps enough to stop it. but its kindda a bandaid for a bigger problem.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 05:48 AM
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it MIGHT drop the temps enough to stop it. but its kindda a bandaid for a bigger problem.
Yeah, I'd have your car logged/tuned to help remedy the problem.
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+1 on a topend cleaning .

If it pings too much = it may self destruct !

The 160 stat may help a little but prolly not worth it. A can or two of Top engine cleaner would sure cost less, and would probably solve the problem.
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 06:54 AM
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I wouldnt put a 160 stat in anything!!! 180 is as low as I would go.
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