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12-25-2005, 02:14 PM
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160' thermostat
is it a noticable performance increase i got a 94 3.4L camaro
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12-25-2005, 03:02 PM
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Re: 160' thermostat
if its a factory car and if you live where it get very cold i wouldnt do a 160. Maybe a 180.
Unless those 3.4s run cooler than the thirdgens already but i dont know
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92 z28 camaro 5.7 TPI current - slp intake runners and base-BBK 52mm throttle body-MSD 8.5mm wires, blaster coil, and 6AL Box-edelbrock headers-160 degree stat.-hotchkis strut tower brace waiting in the garage - LQ4, milled heads 317 casting (10.5 to 1), hardened pushrods, ported LS6 oil pump, manley dual spings with titanium retainers, MTI X1 cam, hawks longtube headers 
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12-25-2005, 04:00 PM
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Re: 160' thermostat
the 3.4's are prone to overheating...was a very common problem with them i read...i know the 94 3.4 i had overheated if i did over 60 mph so unless its super cold i'd get one and i doubt you will notice any increase in performance...it may help but i doubt it will be noticeable
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12-25-2005, 04:11 PM
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Re: 160' thermostat
you will notice a gain if your computer is programed to run a 160 degree thermo (turning the fans on longer etc..)
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 1995 Camaro - Z28 - M6 - Hardtop 2007 GMC Sierra 2500HD SLT Classic -R.I.P. Andy (Hypsi)-
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#5
12-27-2005, 09:18 AM
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Re: 160' thermostat
 This is a more sensable approach. Using a 160* stat you run the potential of not being in closed loop, then you'll notice a difference, starting iwth terrible mileage.
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#6
12-27-2005, 12:30 PM
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Re: 160' thermostat
I ran my 160 for around a year with no tuning or anything, it DID stay cooler, it DID switch to closed loop, and all that other crap. Of course it's better with tuning but it still helps without
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97 Camaro - 2.077 60', 14.745 @ 92.20 - still down, one year later. 194k miles-160* thermo-V8 shocks/springs (V6 rear springs)-3" Magnaflow !cat (3" dynomax bullet) back-SLP CAI-stock boxed LCAs-poly tranny mount and torque arm bushing-custom HPTuners tuning-4.10s/eaton/TA girdle-3.5" alum DS-spohn LCA brackets-prostar skinnies 179.75 RWHP, 204.52 RWTQ ON ITS WAY: MORE R.I.P. Andy 87 Benz 190e - DD 01 EX250 - still gotta get my license for this thing
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12-27-2005, 01:21 PM
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Re: Re: 160' thermostat
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potentially, not definately 'crap'. 2 identical cars with identical setups can run entirely different at different locations (i.e. elevations, temp and humidity, etc.).
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