thermostats ???
Jun 30, 2008 | 07:57 AM
#12
With the 160* in i see normal ECTs right around 173* unless the ambient temps go above 90*. In which case my ECTs will rise about 1*:1* as the ambient temps go above 90*. So 95* ambient results in 178* ECTs, 100* ambient results in 183* ECTs. Even when the temps drop below 20* ambient, i have no problem getting warm air out of the heater core after about 5-10 minutes.
Jul 1, 2008 | 12:36 AM
#13
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Arizona
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.
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.
Jul 1, 2008 | 05:42 AM
#14
2004 or newer lq4: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...5204%3A1147708
Jul 1, 2008 | 02:10 PM
#15
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 251
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From: Arizona
it's either this one :http://www.texas-speed.com/shop/item...mid=83&catid=5
2004 or newer lq4: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...5204%3A1147708
2004 or newer lq4: http://www.jegs.com/webapp/wcs/store...5204%3A1147708
Jul 1, 2008 | 08:50 PM
#17
i ordered mine off ebay from lingenfelter. $8.99 i think. it went in my 2004 4.8l.
may have been alittle off on the price...19.95 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tahoe...3736QQtcZphoto
may have been alittle off on the price...19.95 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tahoe...3736QQtcZphoto
Jul 2, 2008 | 12:05 AM
#18
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 251
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From: Arizona
i ordered mine off ebay from lingenfelter. $8.99 i think. it went in my 2004 4.8l.
may have been alittle off on the price...19.95 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tahoe...3736QQtcZphoto
may have been alittle off on the price...19.95 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tahoe...3736QQtcZphoto
Jul 2, 2008 | 09:07 AM
#19
my silverado ran about 178ish according to hptuners. that was after swapping to the larder radiator and stock e-fans. oh and it got 21mpg on the high way with the camed ls1. with small stock rad it still ran over 200*
Jul 2, 2008 | 09:40 AM
#20
anybody else done the BB Mod? that's what I have done and it works.. only drawback to it is when its really cold it does take awhile to get up to temp.
I did drill the check ball out so that's prob why.
I did drill the check ball out so that's prob why.