160 T-Stat to low?
160 T-Stat to low? I bought a 160 t-stat, after i bought i have read nothing but bad things about useing a 160 t-stat for DD so i havent put it in, let me tell you about what i use my car for i drive 10 miles to and then from work everyday, just got into drag raceing thats what made me buy this, and i use my car for every place i go
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A 160 is fine. I've had one in my car for 3 years. Like they said, your t-stat will open at 160, but temp will be about 180. And your oil will not be too cool if your car was at 160. I think you just made that up. I think stock t-stat is too hot. 160 all the way.
The OP (or anyone else) has the ability to tweak the thermostat and keep the motor within a good temperature range with a simple shim, which cost less than $1. That is what most aftermarket thermostats do and most are not tested for opening temperature. So unless you test the ones being sold you really don't know what you have.
Ive found the ls style engines run much tighter tolerances than an old style small block. I was suprised what some of the limits were while assembling my bottom end. I could see it being a problem if its running too cold, tolerances get tight and it takes much less for a bearing to seize.
Besides that fact, your gas mileage will reduce significantly using a colder tstat if your computer isnt set up to run that colder temp. Your computer probably doesnt get into closed loop operation till a hotter temp.
Besides that fact, your gas mileage will reduce significantly using a colder tstat if your computer isnt set up to run that colder temp. Your computer probably doesnt get into closed loop operation till a hotter temp.