Hypertech 180 or 160 stat
The 180 is going to be pretty much the same as your
stock 'stat; for some reason they rate the 'stats well
below their stable operating temp (probably like cams
where duration is measured at a near-uselessly-low
opening, pointless except for everybody agrees on it).
The 160 with surplus radiator airflow makes a 177F
(+/-2F) coolant temp on my car. Marginally more
efficient to stay hot, no notable gain in my case from
going cooler. It should be in the "don't bother" category
although -maybe- a higher compression or boosted
vehicle might see more benefit than I do.
And of course paying a Hypertech price for a stock
temperature thermostat falls not in the "don't bother",
but under "how's that crack habit working out for you?"
stock 'stat; for some reason they rate the 'stats well
below their stable operating temp (probably like cams
where duration is measured at a near-uselessly-low
opening, pointless except for everybody agrees on it).
The 160 with surplus radiator airflow makes a 177F
(+/-2F) coolant temp on my car. Marginally more
efficient to stay hot, no notable gain in my case from
going cooler. It should be in the "don't bother" category
although -maybe- a higher compression or boosted
vehicle might see more benefit than I do.
And of course paying a Hypertech price for a stock
temperature thermostat falls not in the "don't bother",
but under "how's that crack habit working out for you?"
Ive had a 160stat put in my SS and my Z28(both 99s) and had the computers retuned and both temp guages still read right below 210 like the did with the stock stat. Is that normal?
To make the most use of the 160 degree stat you will need a fan control switch or tune your ECM to the desired temp that you want your fans to turn on/off. Don't expect to notice a decrease in your dash temp gauge though; it'll probably read the same, at or aroung 210 degrees. However using a diagnostic tool or similar software will show a small decrease in temperature. I'm using a 160 with fan switch and haven't had any problems with pinging lately on 87 octane fuel in city driving.
Yes, I have my fans programmed to keep temps
about the thermostat pivot point. Stock settings
are 224ish (dumb, and dumber with a cold 'stat
because now your tune has to fit over a 50F
ECT range instead of "just" 30).
The gauge is just there to make you think you've
got one.
about the thermostat pivot point. Stock settings
are 224ish (dumb, and dumber with a cold 'stat
because now your tune has to fit over a 50F
ECT range instead of "just" 30).
The gauge is just there to make you think you've
got one.
