Hey do low temp thermostats help at all for hp ?

 

i dont think so. all it does is lower the operating temp. the vehicle will run better. but i dont think its gonna make it quicker. the only way you would find out is on a dyno.

 

good point

 

Also lowering the fans operating temps is recommended with a lower temp stat

 

No. but they are good to get to support other mods. What car do you have?

 

what is the point of it? dose a 160* do all that much? i had a Grand Prix GTP and everyone seemed to put in 160* or 180* in so i did but never understud what it did?

 

running cooler can result ing cooler air charge in the engine, which translates to slightly more power. much like a cold air kit.

cooler engine allows for running a more aggressive tune, due to less chance of heat induced detonation.

 

ok ok i understand. so on the ls1's its a 160* right?

 

yes 160

 

I wonder what would be the temperature in friking hot texas...