Experience with 160 or 180 thermostat?
05-06-2012, 01:36 AM
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Experience with 160 or 180 thermostat?
I make about 300 passes a year on my modded ls6. No heat issues but I do have random knock retard that can't be attributed to gas or advanced spark. Thinking about cooler thermostat. Any suggestions?
05-06-2012, 01:31 PM
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Highly recommended (I'd go 160*), along with the appropriate/accompanying adjusted fan settings (done through computer reprogramming via HP Tuners or EFI Live etc.) as well of course. 
Simply put, the car should pull less timing at 190 degree coolant temps than it does at 210+.
Simply put, the car should pull less timing at 190 degree coolant temps than it does at 210+.
05-06-2012, 06:34 PM
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Highly recommended (I'd go 160*), along with the appropriate/accompanying adjusted fan settings (done through computer reprogramming via HP Tuners or EFI Live etc.) as well of course.
Simply put, the car should pull less timing at 190 degree coolant temps than it does at 210+.
Simply put, the car should pull less timing at 190 degree coolant temps than it does at 210+.
05-06-2012, 07:05 PM
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You can maybe check out the HP Tuner forums and/or talk to almost any experienced LSx engine tuner about that part as there are a few different parameters (percentages/fan speeds and at what temps etc.) to set. I don't have my own software so I can't offer much help there but I know it's not difficult to set up at all.
