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69GSColorado
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Fri Feb 10, 2012 7:05 pm | |
| Alright thanks. I try to stick true to brand, so my thermostat will match my SLP headers. Haha I know its silly, but to each their own I guess. | |
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:14 am | |
| Yes, it is silly, but it's your money. SLP sources their t-stats from Motorad. You can pay $15 + shipping, our get the same thing at Autozone for $5-10 less. FYI, AutoZone calls them Duralast - same product. _________________ '05 GTO 6.0L • 6-spd • 95k miles • 0-60: 4.8s • 16.9 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:26'95 Celica GT 2.2L • 5-spd • 165k miles • 0-60: yes'98 SC Riviera • 281k miles • 298 HP/370 TQ • 0-60: 5.79s • ET: 13.97 @ 99.28 • 4087 lb • 20.1 avg MPG • Nelson Ledges Lap: 1:30
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69GSColorado
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Sat Feb 11, 2012 2:12 am | |
| Oh I misunderstood you.. well if its the same part then yeah ill definitely go to autozone instead. | |
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charlieRobinson
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 1:10 pm | |
| I was idling at like 210ish with my 180 tstat a few days ago in traffic. Really thinking about trying a 160 tstat out just to see how it helps in the hot hot heat we are going to have this summer.
Probably need a tune to get the fans to turn on sooner too, huh.
OK, just read some. Never mind. I dont need a 160, I need a tune.
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 1:17 pm | |
| - charlieRobinson wrote:
- I was idling at like 210ish with my 180 tstat a few days ago in traffic. Really thinking about trying a 160 tstat out just to see how it helps in the hot hot heat we are going to have this summer.
Probably need a tune to get the fans to turn on sooner too, huh.
OK, just read some. Never mind. I dont need a 160, I need a tune.
Even with a 180 T-stat, you're still going to reach over 200*. Yes, if you want to reap the full "benefits" of a 180 stat, you need to have to fans kick on sooner... | |
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charlieRobinson
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 1:18 pm | |
| Scott, as soon as I get my exhaust done, I will be paying you a visit!
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Abaddon
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 2:32 pm | |
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robotennis61
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 2:56 pm | |
| - charlieRobinson wrote:
- I was idling at like 210ish with my 180 tstat a few days ago in traffic. Really thinking about trying a 160 tstat out just to see how it helps in the hot hot heat we are going to have this summer.
Probably need a tune to get the fans to turn on sooner too, huh.
OK, just read some. Never mind. I dont need a 160, I need a tune.
My Eprom chip is tuned by Sinister to turn the fans on at 180 deg.I dont know about the series 2? you can install a sensor like this one to come on at any temp without the hassle of tuning your pcm.super easy to install and wont interfere with anything I think.1 fan runs for the AC,while the other fan runs the rad according to the FSM. Jegs also sells a single fan sensor too that you can program to run at 180deg http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performance-Products/555/52126/10002/-1?parentProductId=1557724 | |
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charlieRobinson
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| | Subject: Re: Should I replace my OEM thermostat? Wed May 22, 2013 2:59 pm | |
| Thanks, Robo, but I plan on just setting the fan variable in the PCM once it's tune time. ISNT THAT RIGHT, SCOTT, MA MAN!?  | |
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