Randy Woods

[cuisinartvette]

You da man!! 160 thermostat got here pronto

Should have the gold plated water pump here tonight then I can start wrenchin this weekend.

[DaveK]

I've never quite understood the idea behind putting in a lower range thermostat, I know lots of people do it though. Isn't the engine designed to run correctly with the original one? I read somewhere that lowering the temp can actually mean the engine loses power because the fuel/air mix condenses out or some such.

Can anyone provide a good explanation based on fact and not 'miracle swamp water'?

thanks

[cuisinartvette]

Having haibeck reburn the fans so it runs even cooler..200-225 is way too hot for my tastes..

The whole reason is to get a lower running temp. People will flame me but theres more power when running cooler.I can feel it SOTP on my other cars and have seen real proof in dyno #s and ET with my old '89.
The combustion chamber and oil will still be plenty warm for full combustion.
The only reason GM ran the temps up high was for emissions, nothing more.

It gets hot here, and I want to idle in traffic with the A/C on and never worry about it.

Quicker thermostat opening and turning the fans on early gives you a better chance at avoiding "heat soak" that seems to kill power. JMO

Edit: If you live in a cold climate where you really use the heater I wouldnt recommend it.