Question about 160 degree thermostats?
02-24-2004, 10:41 AM
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Question about 160 degree thermostats?
Hey guys, I have been wanting to put in a 160 thermostat in my Yukon for a while. However, does this affect the truck at all in terms of warming up? I live in Michigan so the winters here SUCK. Hate getting into a cold truck and the sooner it warms up the better.
02-24-2004, 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by YukonSS
Hey guys, I have been wanting to put in a 160 thermostat in my Yukon for a while. However, does this affect the truck at all in terms of warming up? I live in Michigan so the winters here SUCK. Hate getting into a cold truck and the sooner it warms up the better.
02-24-2004, 11:52 PM
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I live here in nebraska and it gets cold here and i have not had a problem with the heater. It takes a couple min longer to warm up inside but not a big deal. You will be fine with it in you yukon.
02-25-2004, 12:46 AM
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YukonSS:
Putting a 160 stat in your truck will cost you power and actually damage your motor. LS and LQ engines come with 195 stats stock which can be a bit warm under hard HiPo use, but peak power comes in these engines when the coolant is at about 185 degrees, so using a 160 unless you live in death valley in the summer is not smart. I know these aftermarket catalogue and internet sales guys want to sell you guys parts, but there just trying to make profit, not take care of your motor. Put in a 180 and you'll be just fine!
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Putting a 160 stat in your truck will cost you power and actually damage your motor. LS and LQ engines come with 195 stats stock which can be a bit warm under hard HiPo use, but peak power comes in these engines when the coolant is at about 185 degrees, so using a 160 unless you live in death valley in the summer is not smart. I know these aftermarket catalogue and internet sales guys want to sell you guys parts, but there just trying to make profit, not take care of your motor. Put in a 180 and you'll be just fine!
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02-25-2004, 12:59 AM
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YukonSS:
Putting a 160 stat in your truck will cost you power and actually damage your motor.
Putting a 160 stat in your truck will cost you power and actually damage your motor.
Just go with a 160 tstat. It will reduce the chances of detonation when you advance your timing with tuning.
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02-25-2004, 01:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Tiburon
Just go with a 160 tstat. It will reduce the chances of detonation when you advance your timing with tuning.
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Originally Posted by YukonSS
Hey guys, I have been wanting to put in a 160 thermostat in my Yukon for a while. However, does this affect the truck at all in terms of warming up? I live in Michigan so the winters here SUCK. Hate getting into a cold truck and the sooner it warms up the better.
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I have yet to hear anyone having motor damage from a 160 thermo.
I ran one in my T/A for 40+k miles without a hitch. Most trucks/car will run 175-190deg depending on fan settings with a 160 thermo. NOT 160deg...
I do agree our cars are meant to run on the warmer side but anything over 190 and performance doesn't seem to change.
If you live in super cold weather I would stick to a 180 just to be safe though.
I ran one in my T/A for 40+k miles without a hitch. Most trucks/car will run 175-190deg depending on fan settings with a 160 thermo. NOT 160deg...
I do agree our cars are meant to run on the warmer side but anything over 190 and performance doesn't seem to change.
If you live in super cold weather I would stick to a 180 just to be safe though.