60$ for a 160 thermostat!!!!
Originally Posted by bandit01ws6
I just got a 160 from autozone if you have those they had to order it but it was like 30 bucks
I've got the Hypertech 160*, and my fan settings are:
Fan 1: On:190 Off:180
Fan 2: On:200 Off:190
I've never noticed the second fan coming on, even in the hot Southern summers we have down here.
The car consistently sits at 185 (aftermarket gauge) after running it hard, and just crusing around, it sits just above 180. Scanning the car with Atap tells me that the gauge is like 2* off from what the sensors are reading.
Mileage has been unaffected. City:19/20 Highway:26/27
Fan 1: On:190 Off:180
Fan 2: On:200 Off:190
I've never noticed the second fan coming on, even in the hot Southern summers we have down here.
The car consistently sits at 185 (aftermarket gauge) after running it hard, and just crusing around, it sits just above 180. Scanning the car with Atap tells me that the gauge is like 2* off from what the sensors are reading.
Mileage has been unaffected. City:19/20 Highway:26/27
Last edited by DOUBT IT; Jan 19, 2006 at 06:19 PM.
Originally Posted by DOUBT IT
Mileage has been unaffected. City:19/20 Highway:26/27
My stock mileage was 18 in city and I have the 3.23 set. I haven't run a full tank yet since after the headers to compare...
Originally Posted by BlackHawk T/A
How do you get that kind of mileage with your mods and 3.73 gears?
My stock mileage was 18 in city and I have the 3.23 set. I haven't run a full tank yet since after the headers to compare...
My stock mileage was 18 in city and I have the 3.23 set. I haven't run a full tank yet since after the headers to compare...
3.73's actually help in the city, cause it takes less work to get the car moving. It also probably helps that the car weighs a little over 200 lbs less than it did when I got it. 
My mileage has gone down now in the winter just a tad, 'cause the car doesn't have time to get warmed up before I get to work. It's only like a 10 minute trip. Your tune with the headers is important too. 
Staging Lane
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I have a hypertech 160 thermostat for $30 if anyone wants it. Didnt fit ls2 waterpump that dealership installed when stock pump took ****. LS2 160 thermostat is only $20 from SLP and thermostat comes out of housing.
My temp gauge in my 01 has been different since my 160 thermo install. I know everyone says it is a dummy guage but mine is around 175-180 at normal temp. It use to read about 200-210 but not any more.
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Originally Posted by hurley711
$60 for a thermostat does sound crazy.....but then again isn't $90-$100 crazy for a molded piece of plastic? Yep but we all buy aftermarket lids don't we?
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i have a 160 thermostat and about 75% water in the system and didnt change it out for the winter. Here in Chicago its sooo cold that i cant get the engine to go a bit over 165. Its an 02 and these gauges are accurate going up to temps. it stays right at or a lill above the first tick (which would be 155 if the middle is 210)
Any thing i should be worried about?
Any thing i should be worried about?
Well for one you should still be running on the same Dexcool that came in your car...
It's been cold here too, -20F windchill the other day. Usually about 0-30F depending on the day but it hasn't been over freezing in a little while. My car will still reach near 200 like it did in the summer, the only difference is my fans don't have to come on to keep it there like it does when it gets hot.
You should get better mileage and more power if you run it warmer. 165 is simply too cool to do your engine any good. I would check your fan settings.
It's been cold here too, -20F windchill the other day. Usually about 0-30F depending on the day but it hasn't been over freezing in a little while. My car will still reach near 200 like it did in the summer, the only difference is my fans don't have to come on to keep it there like it does when it gets hot.
You should get better mileage and more power if you run it warmer. 165 is simply too cool to do your engine any good. I would check your fan settings.
