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Old May 21, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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I was thinking today of ways to get my car to run cooler when a thought came to me. I remember once in my stang we removed the thermostat and placed a washer in it's place. Car ran really cool to cool, took forever to warm up though. I want to run this setup for my camaro but before I do it I want to make sure it's worth it. I know itll take longer to warm up but what are some other side effects? Note I live in area with really high humidity and days that feel like it's a 110F.
Also, I just installed my Caspers fan control switch (wonderfull piece BTW) and I want to keep the high fan on all the time even during cold starts. What would the side effects be to that?
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Old May 21, 2006 | 12:52 PM
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how about a cooler thermostat and computer tune? My car used to run about 210*. I got a 160* thermostat and got the fans tuned to come on sooner and now it runs about 170*. Seems obvious but worked really well for me.
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Old May 21, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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I have that already.
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These might help you:



http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=29018

Like Ryan34 did, I have a SLP 160 theromstat and had PCM for less turn on my fans sooner. Along with the 55GPM electric pump, I've yet to pass 160 degrees even in heavy traffic.
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These might help you:



http://www.moroso.com/catalog/catego...?catcode=29018

Like Ryan34 did, I have a SLP 160 theromstat and had PCM for less turn on my fans sooner. Along with the 55GPM electric pump, I've yet to pass 160 degrees even in heavy traffic.
Dude I dont know how to say this but I think I love you! That's exactly what I had in the stang and is what Ive been looking for. Which color (size) you using? I'm going to order now. Any other side effects with it on a DD car?
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Well! I hope you're tall, blond, eyes like windex, real quiet, have ***** and other bumps and curves I dont.....NEVER MIND!!

Back to another waste of money...

I'm not using these plates but they're common at the track. Every engine/cooling system is different, it'll take some trial and error to see which is best for your needs.
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Well with my high compression, and crappy fuel, and out of this world heat this may be my only hope. I'll give it a shot and go from there. Thanks again. Now I just need to find a place to order them from.
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