cooler thermostat?
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cooler thermostat? I'm having my car tuned and i figure while im at it i might as well have the fans turned down and throw in a coller thermostat...
is it worth it? and should i run the 160 or the 180 one?
is it worth it? and should i run the 160 or the 180 one?
I don't think "search" is working right now, but if it were, you'd find varying opinions on thermostat temp. Half will say 160, the other 180. I have a 160 in my car and I see operating temps between 177-185*F. Works good for me.
some say the ls1 needs heat, but cooler engines tend to work more effeciently, ever notice how quick the car feels after startup, i gotta 160 but i think either is better than the stock hot one
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Don't forget that the cooler your engine is, the longer it will take for your oil to heat up to the proper level. I had my fans recalibrated by my PCM tuner to keep the coolant below 200, and there's a noticeable difference.
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ok, ive searched around a little today and decided to go with the 160... where should i have the fans turned to 180-185 seems to be the popular.. what do you al think?
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