160°F thermostat
03-20-2007, 12:20 PM
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160°F thermostat Dropping in a 160°F thermostat worth it in a LT1. Will it help run the car cooler? Do you really need the fans installation kit with the 160°F thermostat?
Just trying to see if you guys have advice or have done this? Thanks
Just trying to see if you guys have advice or have done this? Thanks
03-20-2007, 12:26 PM
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it is a good upgrade, especially with the fan kit, you could also get the car tuned to turn the fans on earlier, the 160 stat really benefits from the tune though
03-20-2007, 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by plaf713
it is a good upgrade, especially with the fan kit, you could also get the car tuned to turn the fans on earlier, the 160 stat really benefits from the tune though
03-20-2007, 01:09 PM
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I put one in my old LT1 and thought it worked out pretty well. Temp was noticeably lower while cruising but would still go up high while sitting in traffic. I didn't have a tune or fan upgrade of any kind though. I picked mine up from Summit. I'm sure some of the sponsors on here have them though.
03-20-2007, 01:09 PM
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madz28, pcm4less, ed wright. they are all mail in tunes. just google the names and you'll find the sites. they can also perform other things to. iw ould check out there websites
03-20-2007, 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 95 Z28
I put one in my old LT1 and thought it worked out pretty well. Temp was noticeably lower while cruising but would still go up high while sitting in traffic. I didn't have a tune or fan upgrade of any kind though. I picked mine up from Summit. I'm sure some of the sponsors on here have them though.
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03-20-2007, 03:04 PM
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Looks like a tuning with pcm4less on a LT1 is $175 plus shipping. I would like to get the fans to kick on earlier. anything else I could get them to do? I have a Moroso air intake kit but stock throttle body with stock MAF so increasing the line pressure with a 48mm TB won't be needed.
What else do I ask for or do they just check my computer out to see how its doing? Seems high just to have them kick the fans on?
What else do I ask for or do they just check my computer out to see how its doing? Seems high just to have them kick the fans on?
03-20-2007, 03:22 PM
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Budget OBD1 Programming
Price: $75.00
Looks like MadZ28.com is $75 if you send your PCM to them. I think I'll have the fans kick on and adjust the PCM for 18" wheels and one other? Any body have an idea for the third change?
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The budget package includes any 3 items from the following:
Remove Skip Shift
Adjust Rev Limiter
Adjust Fan Kick-on Temperature
Adjust Speed Limiter
Disable Any Code(s)
Disable VATS
Adjust for different tire/gear size
Knock retard desensitizing.
Price: $75.00
Looks like MadZ28.com is $75 if you send your PCM to them. I think I'll have the fans kick on and adjust the PCM for 18" wheels and one other? Any body have an idea for the third change?
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The budget package includes any 3 items from the following:
Remove Skip Shift
Adjust Rev Limiter
Adjust Fan Kick-on Temperature
Adjust Speed Limiter
Disable Any Code(s)
Disable VATS
Adjust for different tire/gear size
Knock retard desensitizing.
03-20-2007, 04:04 PM
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Adjust Fan Kick-on Temperature
Disable Any Code(s)
Get those two then
Get
Adjust Speed Limiter
if your car has a 120 mph gauge
if not then
Knock retard desensitizing.
Or change your rev limiter (set it higher and get a hardware box to limit spark like the msd6al its much safer on your motor)
remove skip shift will do nothing for an A4
Disable Any Code(s)
Get those two then
Get
Adjust Speed Limiter
if your car has a 120 mph gauge
if not then
Knock retard desensitizing.
Or change your rev limiter (set it higher and get a hardware box to limit spark like the msd6al its much safer on your motor)
remove skip shift will do nothing for an A4
03-20-2007, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by z28_theantirice
I wasn't referring to the Skip Shift thats for the 6 speed guys. What I was talking about is getting the shifts firmed up it is defiantly worth it.
03-20-2007, 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by plaf713
it is a good upgrade, especially with the fan kit, you could also get the car tuned to turn the fans on earlier, the 160 stat really benefits from the tune though