Magnuson Heartbeat or E-force S/C
07-19-2014, 01:56 PM
#41
Drifting
If you don't have the cooling capacity, you're right, it matters little. If you have the cooling capacity, it will run cooler with a cooler 'stat. Plain and simple. Mine runs 175ish as long as I'm moving. With the stock 'stat, it ran closer to 200. I very rarely see anything over 185 even in 90+ degree OAT's.
I'd defy anyone to get a respected tuner here on the west coast explain with science how a thermostat makes any difference. There is simply no scientific basis for a car running cooler based on when the cooling starts, unless you are in a really cold climate and your regular operating temps are below 180F. I might add that GM has a 180 stat in there for a reason - anything below that is considered below proper operating temps.
But hey, it's inexpensive. A cheap placebo.
07-19-2014, 02:59 PM
#42
Melting Slicks
I had a 2011 Camaro SS and had a Edelbrock supercharger and hated it. The heat was crazy and I was limited on how much power I could make. I now have a 2013 Z06 with a A&A Vortec supercharger. Not near as much heat and it looks sooo much better and right out of the box will give you more power than the Edelbrock. I was at 460RWHP stock and now I'm at 643RWHP with supercharger and American racing headers. I guess what I'm saying is that sure most people don't plan on wanting big power but once you get a little power you ALWAYS want more... Go with the system that will let you make more power if you want to down the road.
07-19-2014, 04:18 PM
#43
Melting Slicks
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For the vast majority of people, normal operating temps will be well above 180F. In that case, a 160 stat is pointless. If you are driving around in Siberian winters, YMMV.
I'd defy anyone to get a respected tuner here on the west coast explain with science how a thermostat makes any difference. There is simply no scientific basis for a car running cooler based on when the cooling starts, unless you are in a really cold climate and your regular operating temps are below 180F. I might add that GM has a 180 stat in there for a reason - anything below that is considered below proper operating temps.
But hey, it's inexpensive. A cheap placebo.
I'd defy anyone to get a respected tuner here on the west coast explain with science how a thermostat makes any difference. There is simply no scientific basis for a car running cooler based on when the cooling starts, unless you are in a really cold climate and your regular operating temps are below 180F. I might add that GM has a 180 stat in there for a reason - anything below that is considered below proper operating temps.
But hey, it's inexpensive. A cheap placebo.
07-19-2014, 08:38 PM
#44
Le Mans Master
For the vast majority of people, normal operating temps will be well above 180F. In that case, a 160 stat is pointless. If you are driving around in Siberian winters, YMMV.
I'd defy anyone to get a respected tuner here on the west coast explain with science how a thermostat makes any difference. There is simply no scientific basis for a car running cooler based on when the cooling starts, unless you are in a really cold climate and your regular operating temps are below 180F. I might add that GM has a 180 stat in there for a reason - anything below that is considered below proper operating temps.
But hey, it's inexpensive. A cheap placebo.
I'd defy anyone to get a respected tuner here on the west coast explain with science how a thermostat makes any difference. There is simply no scientific basis for a car running cooler based on when the cooling starts, unless you are in a really cold climate and your regular operating temps are below 180F. I might add that GM has a 180 stat in there for a reason - anything below that is considered below proper operating temps.
But hey, it's inexpensive. A cheap placebo.