alanshore

I received a 160 from Chuck Cow and i'm going to be changing it this weekend.

I can't for the life of me find any threads on where the thermostat is "From a picture perspective," I know its 2 bolts in a housing that connects to a hose on the passenger side but I can't for the life of me find out WHERE it is.

Does any one have any pictures of their installation of the thermostat?

Todds427

Front right of the engine, follow the hoses to the housing!

simplegto

Take the air filter intake off from the throttle body and it is right there on the front.

Cherokee Nation

You don't need that 160 stat anyway..

dentalfloss

You need that 160+ thermostat!!!!!!!!!!

alanshore

Thank you for your input, Please share why I don't need it, if anyone has pictures that would be awesome!

Cherokee Nation

Do a search on 160 stats and you find hundreds of threads with some good info...Good Luck..

alanshore

I did! What I found is the thermostat makes the corvette sit right around 190 to 200 degree's what it was designed for.

Tranny issues due to heat in the c6's? NO THANKS.

I'd rather have it be nice and cool.

Not So Fast

Please correct if wrong here
A 160' thermo just opens earlier that a 180' thermo doesn't it?
It doesn't improve the cooling ability of the system at all does it??
So if you live where its cold then what are the advantages, alternately if you live where its hot ???
Just a question
NSF

Bruze

It should keep the coolant that much cooler than a hotter thermo will, assuming the cooling system is capable. When I was young most cars had 180s in them as I recall. But if the engine runs too cool then it isn't running efficient.

Then, for emissions reasons, they started upping them to 200, 210 in the '70s I think.

Who knows what the ideal temp is for any given engine, but I would bet that GM knows the best temps for our Vettes. And I'm sure it's all balanced out with the fuel, spark advance, etc.

b09676

"Not so Fast" is correct. There has always been much confusion about Stats and how they operate. He is absolutely correct by saying that a 160 simply means the stat opens 20 degrees sooner than a 180. Once everything is at operating temps , which Stat you have makes no difference.

simplegto

Chuck Cow knows his stuff. Don't listen to all the 160 haters who have never tried one. I have had them in my last 3 cars and like the cooler temps. Good luck with your install.

tealex

I think we're going to get into a lot of different opinions on this so I'll just add my 10 cents worth. First off I have a GS (all stock) and it runs right at 190 degrees the way it is. It has a dry sump oil system that keeps the oil temp down. If you put a 160 stat in, and your cooling system is good enough, it will keep your water temp at (around) 160 degrees. Some systems may not be able to do this because they not large enough (number of rows of radiator cores, fan ability, and amount of coolent). Remove the stat all together and run the car and you'll see just how good your cooling system is. Your water temp may not reach 150 degrees!

ls1121

I just cannot believe the ignorance/arrogance that I read here. changing the thermostat ALONG with a TUNE is the point, for RACING. If you really think sitting in traffic with a 160 is keeping your car cooler than a 180 in the stock configuration then you have a lot to learn.

The opening (fully Opened) on a 160 & 180 is the SAME SIZE.

At operating temp. the same amount of water flows thru both.

The settings in your computer that control the ON/OFF points of your fans is what will change (slightly) the operating temp. of you car. It's basic physics, not rocket science.

Good Luck with your discussion.

simplegto

The O.P. ask about installing it not for opinions from the peanut gallery.

ls1121

then why are you replying??

and really my suggestion is if you cannot find it you should really take it to someone with experience.

Not So Fast

Uh, I think that will not happen, 160' stat will make the car run at 160', now I'm no rocket scientist but that don't fly.
Of course I could be wrong
And remove it so it will nor even get to 150',uh I don't think so again, sorry
NSF

NVR LAT

I no longer have my beloved '05 Coupe that Chuck COW did his tune for me (several years ago). Yes, there was a 160* thermostat installed with the tune, and the car ran "hotter", especially on the highway. I have a few friends that also have 160* thermostats, and they also run hotter than with the stock thermostat. All cars with the 160*'s are tuned, or rebuilt with much more HP than stock. On my car, as previously mentioned by someone else, the fan settings were changed so they came on sooner, in fact, they were "on" almost all the time when the car was running. Long story short, all worked well, never an overheat.

Cherokee Nation

If the stat housing was a snake it would bite him. One post said you need to remove the air box, Not needed". I've changed my out twice takes about 20 minutes..

Cherokee Nation

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