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Old 05-05-2013, 11:40 AM
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Has anyone had their thermostat changed to 180 degree? Does it make a difference? What are the CONS to this mod? Any help would be great. Thanks.
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I changed mine, but really did not make a difference until I got a bigger radiator.
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Originally Posted by New Corvette Guy
Has anyone had their thermostat changed to 180 degree? Does it make a difference? What are the CONS to this mod? Any help would be great. Thanks.
Stock stat is 187* . 180 * not much different . 160* is the stat you want with a fan reprogram . Do a search , many, many threads on this subject .
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Originally Posted by REVAK
Stock stat is 187* . 180 * not much different . 160* is the stat you want with a fan reprogram . Do a search , many, many threads on this subject .
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Originally Posted by REVAK
Stock stat is 187* . 180 * not much different . 160* is the stat you want with a fan reprogram . Do a search , many, many threads on this subject .
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