lolwer thermostat/open n closed loop question
02-15-2006, 12:50 AM
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lolwer thermostat/open n closed loop question
ther was some post earlier (cant find it) that was talking about a lower 180 thermostat caused ecm issues ref. closed and open loop ,,,,,,since im going to put my ported manifold on soon,,,and i need to decide what t-stat to get,,,,,,then i read this on 60 degree v6,,,
http://60degreev6.com/discussion/kb....e=article&k=24
so,,,,,,,,lower t-stat good?............
boy this is gonna start a debate
http://60degreev6.com/discussion/kb....e=article&k=24
so,,,,,,,,lower t-stat good?............
boy this is gonna start a debate
02-15-2006, 01:40 AM
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put a 180* stat in it,some engines like to run when there colder others like to run better when there warm/hot the only reason to run a 160* stat is if ur running high compression and alot of timming in an engine, the cooler temps help prevent detonation , if u need a 160* stat to keep ur car from getting really hot/overheating there is something wrong that should be fixed,instead of running the colder stat to keep it from overheating
02-15-2006, 12:02 PM
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Car: 1988 Camaro RS
Engine: 2.8L of Raw POWER!!!
Transmission: Stick Shift
Axle/Gears: 3.42's
A 180 should be fine, nut if you go much colder than that, you might run into issues. If you install it and run into a problem with decreased milage, go back to the stock 195*. Also, just for your knowledge, the 180* t-stat might not make it run any cooler in the city or stop/go traffic as the fans don't come on until in the low 200's anyway.
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02-16-2006, 12:06 AM
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Car: 1991 CAMARO 1968 FIREBIRD
Engine: CAMARO 3.1L FIREBIRD 455
Transmission: CAMARO 700R4 FIREBIRD TH-400
With my stock chip the fans dont kick on until 250 degrees with my aftermarket chip they kick on at 180-190 ish
02-16-2006, 12:42 AM
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i run the 160* stat just cause of the higher compression and cam my motor runs hotter then normal but as long as im moving over 10 mph i never need to turn my fan on, the worst thing about having the 160* stat is like now in the winter it does take forever for the car to warm up( so i drive in 2nd until the car gets warm)
ur gauge has to be wrong fastrs stock is 220* or 225*
ur gauge has to be wrong fastrs stock is 220* or 225*
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