stat mod
stat mod Did the 160 mod to my stat and it only reads 188, driveing about 184.I used a 1/8 shim like it said to so why is it not reading around 160.Should I use a bigger shim or what?
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Re: stat mod Few things to consider:
1) The stat will not run the car cooler in non-highway driving unless you do a fan mod to get the air flowing sooner than stock.
I did the auto fan mod: http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=222
2) The shim size does play a role, and since this is a home made deal it will vary some.
3) Any stat that opens at a certain temp will not keep the car at that temp... the actual temp is usually about 10* hotter. Therefore you might say you made a 175* stat.
4) Last, but not least, the temp gauge in your dash leaves alot to be desired when it comes to accuracy.
Good luck
Dave
1) The stat will not run the car cooler in non-highway driving unless you do a fan mod to get the air flowing sooner than stock.
I did the auto fan mod: http://ls1info.com/article.php?sid=222
2) The shim size does play a role, and since this is a home made deal it will vary some.
3) Any stat that opens at a certain temp will not keep the car at that temp... the actual temp is usually about 10* hotter. Therefore you might say you made a 175* stat.
4) Last, but not least, the temp gauge in your dash leaves alot to be desired when it comes to accuracy.
Good luck
Dave
