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just out of curiousity and the need to spend my money on my truck :drool: , besides running a bit cooler, how much would i benefit from a 160 or 180* thermo?
i've run across a few threads on other forums which read a 180* thermo would be higher recommended over the 160, due to the fact that these engines like to be ran warmer.. unless you are fi, then the 160* was choice.
your input? :help:
If you have elect fans you can use a 160* therm and still keep the engine at 180* bottom. The therm will stop the engine from getting cooler than the temp shown but does not always let the get to it. In my case even in 32* outside temp, intake temps of 32*, 160* them, elect fan on low at 185* the engine will not get below 175*-178* per my Aeroforce gauge.
when you do decide which stat you want be sure to go to orilleys
160* p/n 37960
180* p/n 37980
These stats are made by Motorad, the same company that makes Hypertech stats the only difference is the price tag, Orilley offers these MUCH cheaper than Hypertech.
That's confusing. Both stats have the same PN. :nutz:
"160* p/n 37960
180* p/n 37960"
What are you talking about?
j/k whoops its fixed!
Are those the PNs for the unit is a stat by itself or is that the one that is built into the outlet?
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jethro_3 @ Sep 9 2006, 09:05 PM) [snapback]64500[/snapback]</div>will there be any performance gain with either?Quote:
If you have elect fans you can use a 160* therm and still keep the engine at 180* bottom. The therm will stop the engine from getting cooler than the temp shown but does not always let the get to it. In my case even in 32* outside temp, intake temps of 32*, 160* them, elect fan on low at 185* the engine will not get below 175*-178* per my Aeroforce gauge.
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dlh2006 @ Sep 10 2006, 09:47 AM) [snapback]64535[/snapback]</div>my plans exactly.. i was at orilley's just the other day looking at them. i've heard that they were made by the same company aswell and appreciate the confirmation. :thumb:Quote:
when you do decide which stat you want be sure to go to orilleys
160* p/n 37960
180* p/n 37980
These stats are made by Motorad, the same company that makes Hypertech stats the only difference is the price tag, Orilley offers these MUCH cheaper than Hypertech.
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if anyone can get me more info on gains, pleeeeease let me know. otherwise i'll stick with my stock thermo.
thanks!
these stats include the housing!
Cool, I might be needing one of those for my Fbody water pump. I had purchased a 180 degree motorad stat for my old truck's LS1. Once I get the 408 installed I will try different models to see if it makes a difference in MPG and track times. Supposedly cooler water means more power but I keep hearing that the GenIII engine loves heat. :nutz:
There isnt a power gain in stats, But it allows you to run more timing before detonation occurs.
In other words if your stock your not going to see a gain but if you are tuned for a 180 stat and have one installed you can run the additional timing, its not the stat that gives the power, its the tune!
Do you have a tune?
that's my next purchase for my truck.. i'm hoping next month my work schedule will allow for me to take a day off and get out to allens shop.
i suppose i'll just wait until i get the tune done before i do the thermo mod.
thanks for the bit of info! :thumb:
You can put it in now, you wont see a gain or loss but your motor will run a little cooler! Plus it will be one less thing to do later, Although it takes no time at all to install a stat.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dlh2006 @ Sep 10 2006, 11:29 AM) [snapback]64546[/snapback]</div>My MP3 player is full of tunes. :smile:Quote:
There isnt a power gain in stats, But it allows you to run more timing before detonation occurs.
In other words if your stock your not going to see a gain but if you are tuned for a 180 stat and have one installed you can run the additional timing, its not the stat that gives the power, its the tune!
Do you have a tune?
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My truck also has a tune from the Jedi tune master. :thumb:
LMAO is your mp3 palyer full of those Elton John tunes? j/k