just wanted to know what you guys run, 160 or 180, im still running a stock thermostat and want to see what you guys have seen in difference between the two in drivability and performence

just woundering on how much it would help with knock too, still getting knock at 10psi with out meth

 

im running the 160 deg. tstat now and it has helped alot with the under hood temps...driving in this 100 deg heat all day my temps are 176 instead of 200 and i have a turbo blanket along with insulated thermo tube for my 3" intake coming from the ic to the tb to battle heat soak from radiator and ect...

 

Been looking for a 180' for mine and nothing available.

 

I would hope a 170* or 180* was available for my ride myself. I already know the 160* is available.

 

shure there is...jegs had 160,180 and 200 for each model of lq4

 

The stock one is 187*. Why would you want a 180*? Just because you have a 160* stat doesn't mean your temperature is going to stay at 160*

 

Random, not sure if u mean hotrod04 or me? I live in MI, not TX. I still need quick heater/ warmup in cold weather. I, myself, might try a 170*. As my truck stands, w/ present stock t-stat, couldn't some hp gains be made just by using HPT to change when fans go on/ off?

 

I was speaking to anyone interested in a 180* t-stat. You're just wasting your money. Why spend $30+ to make your engine run at 190* instead of 197*. It doesn't matter where you live, a 160* stat will not make your truck run at 160* and a 180* will not make your truck run a 180*.

And no you won't gain anything by changing your fan settings. If you have them tuned right(or at least like everyone else), they should almost never come on. I live in Texas and the only time i've seen my fans come on is when the a/c is on.

 

I would go to a cooler stat to get rid of possible detonation; I was thinkin cooler t-stat for track mainly.
Before I go changin settings or swappin t-stats, I'll do e-fans.

 

I understand that dude, but the stock t-stat is considered a 187* thermostat. Why not get the 160* one. It will make your truck run about 180* no matter what climate you are in.