putting a lower thermo bad???
10-22-2002, 09:28 PM
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putting a lower thermo bad???
one of the master techs i work with at STS tire&auto says that putting in a lower thermo for your radiator is actually bad for prefoamance because the engine doesnt get enough time to work at its optimum running temp is there any truth to this???
10-22-2002, 11:03 PM
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Car: 2006 Tacoma X-Runner
Engine: 4.0L DOHC V6
Transmission: 6-Speed Manual
Axle/Gears: 3:15 LSD
Yes it can be. Our cars were designed to run hot due to smog reasons. If you were to change to a 160* thermo you would need your chip to be changed to adjust to the lower running temperatures and have the fan come on earlier. IMO our cars run too warm.
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10-25-2002, 06:16 PM
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Car: 1999 Yamaha Banshee
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Originally posted by 1982chevycamaroz28
well im just very happy i dont have any of that computer crap. i got a 160* stat and car runs great.
well im just very happy i dont have any of that computer crap. i got a 160* stat and car runs great.
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Car: 1999 Yamaha Banshee
Engine: 379cc twin cyl 2-stroke stroker
Transmission: 6 spd manual
Axle/Gears: 14/41 tooth
Originally posted by panman79
I have an 82 z28. But i love all the computer crap on the 91 z28 i just bought. I'm a computer geek anyway
I have an 82 z28. But i love all the computer crap on the 91 z28 i just bought. I'm a computer geek anyway
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