160 degree thermostat?

darren68 · 01-05-2013, 05:09 AM

What are the benefits of a 160 degree thermostat i have a hand held tuner that i can have fan come on sooner isn't that same effect?

vettex2 · 01-05-2013, 11:22 AM

don't do it
aluminum engines need heat

this subject has been beat to death on many, many forums.......

fishslayer143@yahoo.com · 01-05-2013, 03:08 PM

...a 160* t-stat will not "make" your car run 160*..it merely establishes the minimum temp your motor will run ...thats it........if you reset fans to come on earlier, then the thing will run where you set it..but theres no benefit for it.. you want COLD AIR, not a cold motor

darren68 · 01-05-2013, 03:11 PM

Ok thanks for the info guys will keep stock stat in her.

vettex2 · 01-06-2013, 10:43 AM

the best thing to do is buy a good radiator , the stock one is a joke.

fishslayer143@yahoo.com · 01-11-2013, 02:07 PM

and a cold air intake kit

01-05-2013, 05:09 AM	#1
darren68 Smokin Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: nj Posts: 7 My Gallery	160 degree thermostat? What are the benefits of a 160 degree thermostat i have a hand held tuner that i can have fan come on sooner isn't that same effect?

01-05-2013, 11:22 AM	#2
vettex2 Smokin 3000HP Drag Racer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spotter Posts: 3,607 My Gallery	don't do it aluminum engines need heat this subject has been beat to death on many, many forums....... __________________ NASCAR Winston Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Dirt Track) NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series California State Championship Crew Member (Pavement)

01-06-2013, 10:43 AM	#5
vettex2 Smokin 3000HP Drag Racer Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Spotter Posts: 3,607 My Gallery	the best thing to do is buy a good radiator , the stock one is a joke. __________________ NASCAR Winston Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Dirt Track) NASCAR Dodge Weekly Racing Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series Track Championship Crew Member (Pavement) NASCAR Whelen All American Weekly Series California State Championship Crew Member (Pavement)

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01-05-2013, 03:08 PM	#3
fishslayer143@yahoo.com Smokin 5000HP+ Posting Maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 6,906 My Gallery	...a 160* t-stat will not "make" your car run 160*..it merely establishes the minimum temp your motor will run ...thats it........if you reset fans to come on earlier, then the thing will run where you set it..but theres no benefit for it.. you want COLD AIR, not a cold motor

01-05-2013, 03:11 PM	#4
darren68 Smokin Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: nj Posts: 7 My Gallery	Ok thanks for the info guys will keep stock stat in her.

01-11-2013, 02:07 PM	#6
fishslayer143@yahoo.com Smokin 5000HP+ Posting Maniac Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: New Iberia LA Posts: 6,906 My Gallery	and a cold air intake kit

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