thermostats

[xlr82sxs]

just out of curiousity and the need to spend my money on my truck , 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?

[jethro_3]

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.

[dlh2006]

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.

[RedHeartbeat]

That's confusing. Both stats have the same PN.

"160* p/n 37960
180* p/n 37960"

[dlh2006]

What are you talking about?










j/k whoops its fixed!

[RedHeartbeat]

Are those the PNs for the unit is a stat by itself or is that the one that is built into the outlet?

[xlr82sxs]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(jethro_3 &#064; Sep 9 2006, 09&#58;05 PM) [snapback]64500[/snapback]</div>

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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will there be any performance gain with either?

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(dlh2006 &#064; Sep 10 2006, 09&#58;47 AM) [snapback]64535[/snapback]</div>

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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my plans exactly.. i was at orilley&#39;s just the other day looking at them. i&#39;ve heard that they were made by the same company aswell and appreciate the confirmation.

if anyone can get me more info on gains, pleeeeease let me know. otherwise i&#39;ll stick with my stock thermo.
thanks&#33;

[dlh2006]

these stats include the housing&#33;

[RedHeartbeat]

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&#39;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.

[dlh2006]

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&#33;
Do you have a tune?