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Jun 15, 2005 | 01:52 PM

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From: cedar hill, tx

160 or 180

what thermostat do people here run? trying to decide which one to go with.

Jun 15, 2005 | 01:53 PM

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i had one in the car when i bought it...so i dont know which one it is, how do i tell?

Jun 15, 2005 | 02:12 PM

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some kind of scan tool that can read engine parameters. on the highway at cruising speed, see where the engine coolant temperature sits. or pull over and scan the thermostat housing witha non contact thermometer.

Jun 15, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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im planning to put a 180 on my gta

Jun 15, 2005 | 02:17 PM

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i am running a 160 and couldnt be hapier. it gets hot as ***** in the summer in fl, iam sure in texas to so the 160 will not let u down.

Jun 15, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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I've got the 160 now and thats what I've always used on my previous cars....No complaints here

Jun 15, 2005 | 11:41 PM

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Modified stat to 180 here, works perfect!

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Jun 16, 2005 | 05:54 AM

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just got my 160

Jun 16, 2005 | 07:14 AM

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160 temp plus have the fan reprogrammed to turn on at a much lower temp.

Jun 16, 2005 | 09:00 AM

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The "180" is a freakin' hoax, your stock one is like
"184" rated. The "160" pivots about 175-177F. The
stocker pivots about 194F. The fans are your problem,
not the thermostat. Get those programmed and you
will be a lot happier.

Jun 16, 2005 | 11:53 AM

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roger that. thanx, everyone.

Jun 17, 2005 | 10:39 PM

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what temp are the fans set to come on when stock?

Jun 17, 2005 | 11:18 PM

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I have heard people saying ls1's run better hot. I would love to see the themo run lower(just fells right).

Jun 18, 2005 | 05:26 PM

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Stock fan1 on temp is 226F. That means you can expect
30F worth of "mood swings" just as you drive around.
Go try tuning fuel and spark against that... ptui.

Jun 18, 2005 | 05:39 PM

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Get the 160 and be done with it. I put a 180 in to begin with didnt notice a difference even with the fans coming on earlier. So I bought a 160 and there is alot of difference.

Jun 18, 2005 | 07:56 PM

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Yep, 160* with the fans on earlier. I am using the following fan settings:

Fan 1 on/off 184/175
Fan 2 on/off 194/185

Jun 18, 2005 | 08:27 PM

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160 & have fans programmed.

Jun 18, 2005 | 08:42 PM

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Quote:

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Stock fan1 on temp is 226F. That means you can expect
30F worth of "mood swings" just as you drive around.
Go try tuning fuel and spark against that... ptui.

What about fan 2?