160 T-Stat to low?
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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.
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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.
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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.