slp 160 thermostat

[GRsilverado]

would there be any realy gains or reason to buy one and run it?

[socal1]

i was thinking the same thing

[blacksss46]

you would be paying mostly for the brand name they all work the same generally and i think the plus to having a 160* stat is to allow the tuner to pull more timing or something in your tune.

[txarkitekt]

The 160 t-stat allows your motor to run at cooler temps. And we all know what the main enemy any engine deals with when it comes to creating power??? Yes, very good class--its HEAT. The only thing the 160*t-stat does is open up sooner. The motor can run better when cooler, but nothing is really beneficial unless you have cooler IATs. Sure, the cooler underhood temps you have should drop your IATs, but the 160* t-stat needs to work in conjunction with a CAI, efans, and a tune.

When GM went with the LS1, they beefed up the motor's components over the SBC design in order to allow the motor to run at higher operating temps--allowing the motor to comply with emissions better. With the EGR and PCV systems, the motor would pretty much burn off all gasses either the first or second time through the combustion cycle. Yes, its better for emissions--but not good for overall performance. This is why people run a 160* t-stat, 40k tranny coolers, e-fans, catch cans, and eliminate the EGR.

[oleshifty]

without a tune, you'll stay in open loop, and lose power/gas mileage.


With a tune, there are a few benefits.

[txarkitekt]

without a tune, you'll stay in open loop, and lose power/gas mileage.


With a tune, there are a few benefits.

Good point. Remember kids--with a lower temp t-stat, your water pump will be under load more of the time...hence the reason for the loss of power/gas mileage...

[GRsilverado]

Thanks guys answered my question. Is even worth getting a hand tuner or don't waste my money and have a shop do it?

[blacksss46]

for the price your gonna pay for a hand tuner you can find a very reputable person that can give you a street tune. (usually for less) stay away from hand helds!

oh or you can just get a mail order tune from nelson or something.

[GRsilverado]

for the price your gonna pay for a hand tuner you can find a very reputable person that can give you a street tune. (usually for less) stay away from hand helds!

oh or you can just get a mail order tune from nelson or something.

i can do that? do you or anyone have more information on that

[bartjo06]

i can do that? do you or anyone have more information on that

Try going here... Nelson Performance - Performance without Sacrificing Drivability

Great people, excellent customer service and they have quite the following/reputation.