160 thermostat
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160 thermostat
I am thinking about purchasing the 160 thermostat, how hard is it to install? do I have to remove any major componets, other that the air box, lid, tb, and maf?
Im not a huge newb to LS1's, but I havent really done many mods, and I just want to make sure that I properly research any mods before I do them!
Im not a huge newb to LS1's, but I havent really done many mods, and I just want to make sure that I properly research any mods before I do them!
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extremely simple to do, not exactly sure where it is on an LS1, but it takes a matter of minutes to do, and is extremely cheap......only bad effect is it might take a little longer to heat the car up in winter, but im sure your not gonna drive the Z28 in winter
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It's a very easy install..
Check out:
www.installuniversity.net
- Install Documents
- 160 Thermostat install
They list it as anywhere from 20-60 mins...
Check out:
www.installuniversity.net
- Install Documents
- 160 Thermostat install
They list it as anywhere from 20-60 mins...
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Originally Posted by Z28Venom
It's a very easy install..
Check out:
www.installuniversity.net
- Install Documents
- 160 Thermostat install
They list it as anywhere from 20-60 mins...
Check out:
www.installuniversity.net
- Install Documents
- 160 Thermostat install
They list it as anywhere from 20-60 mins...
Like Venom said, but it wont really make a difference just yet. You have to tune the new stat with hpp3 or another. Otherwise your ride wont know the difference between 195 and 160.
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Its a really easy install. Drain your radiator and its two bolts (next to the battery) and a radiator hose. Then fill your car back up with coolant. Make sure you have your fans set to 1st 180 on - 175 off and 2nd 185 on - 180 off
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Originally Posted by Ferocity02
Cake... Hardest part is removing the old radiator hose. It can be stuck on there pretty good. I had to use a big flathead screwdriver and some channel locks to get it off.
Very easy job, but it is a little messy (or at least i was messy)