Is Hypertech jerking me around?
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Is Hypertech jerking me around? Installed Hypertech Module III programmer on my '99 with matching Hyperstat 160 degree thermostat. Car runs 195-205 degrees under normal operating conditions. I have checked to make sure programming is correct.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
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Originally Posted by Shadow Assassin
Installed Hypertech Module III programmer on my '99 with matching Hyperstat 160 degree thermostat. Car runs 195-205 degrees under normal operating conditions. I have checked to make sure programming is correct.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
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is that 195-205 confirmed w/a scanner or based on the gauge?
If based on the gauge, 98 gauges = accurate, 99+ temp gauges = dummy gauges (they don't react very fast to changes in temp)
If based on the gauge, 98 gauges = accurate, 99+ temp gauges = dummy gauges (they don't react very fast to changes in temp)
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The temp is based on the gauge. What concerns me is the fans are coming on at the temps they are programmed to do under the 160 degree thermo ratings, so in effect, my fans are running all the time now. Isn't that wearing them out prematurely?
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I have my fans set at 184/175 and 194/185 with LED's, they pretty much run all the time in the summer (high speed will cycle on and off on the interstate). I don't worry about wearing them out.
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Originally Posted by Shadow Assassin
Installed Hypertech Module III programmer on my '99 with matching Hyperstat 160 degree thermostat. Car runs 195-205 degrees under normal operating conditions. I have checked to make sure programming is correct.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
Had the same set up on my '98 and the car consistently ran under 170 degrees.
Called Hypertech to ask if maybe I had a faulty thermo and the guy was very rude and abrupt and told me I would never be able to get the car to run that cool. Well, what the hell did I buy a lower temp thermo for then?
Am I just worrying for nothing or should we pull the thermo out and test it? Could the ECT sensor or the temp sender be faulty? I wouldn't think so since the temp it is running is so consistent.
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Redline water wetter will help too. Also, you may want to run a little more water than coolant. Coolant isn't there to help cool your engine, in fact it sucks. Depending on where you live you can get away with 60/40 water to coolant or more. Just don't overdo it.
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I have a 180F thermostat from hypertech and it opens at higher temperatures than my stocker!
I also have their programmer and it was setting realistic values.
I ended up modifying my stock thermostat (adjustable from outside with a screw).
...programmer and thermostat sit now somewhere in the basement...
I also have their programmer and it was setting realistic values.
I ended up modifying my stock thermostat (adjustable from outside with a screw).
...programmer and thermostat sit now somewhere in the basement...
If you are really concerned, take out your thermostat, put it in a pot of water on the stove, and measure the temp it opens at. Some T-stats are actually way off from their ratings, and some are nearly perfect. If it concerns you, check it.
