So I was doing some research and I came to the conclusion that the L32 engine already use's a 180* thermostat....this is what advance auto parts pulled up for the stock replacement....Is this true??? if so, guess theres no need to replace...
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09-30-2008
So I was doing some research and I came to the conclusion that the L32 engine already use's a 180* thermostat....this is what advance auto parts pulled up for the stock replacement....Is this true??? if so, guess theres no need to replace...
09-30-2008
i guess when i search for just a factory replacement parts this is what i get on the page...you tell me...
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09-30-2008
wait i'm sorry OE means orginal equipment right? meaning the factory standard? if this is so, it comes with 195*
then shouldnt a 160* be even better????
09-30-2008
160 will make your heat run cooler when you want it and the car might throw a code because of how cold it is. i would stick with a 180.
if you really want to get some crazy cooling going on..take the thermostat completely out.
10-01-2008
nah no thnx lol...running too cold of an engine sounds bad since the oil can't get hot enough to break down and end up having sludge in your engine over time....Originally Posted by Bio248
10-01-2008
Im running a 180* stat in my gtp, loss a lil mpg, but unless you install a fan switch or get a pcm that has the 180* turn on, then the only time it will help you is when your going down the interstate. Other wise it will go above the 195* mark some but shouldnt be much over that.
10-01-2008
a 160* thermo is way too cold, most engines operate most efficiently at 180-185*. runnign a 180* protects your engine, your cooling system, and your gaskets.
10-01-2008
tried it... car got pissed at me....started spitting codes in my face... put the 180* back in... soon after she was calm
A Puerta Rican guy I know said he would run no thermostat in his cars when in Puerta Rico because it was so hot.... however in Maryland there is no point, and our cars apparently are too smart for it
10-01-2008
yeah, of course it will throw a code. but did it keep the car all kinds of cold?
10-01-2008
yea, it did, however it took forever to heat up, I can't see this being a worthy mod unless you live in extremely hot weather conditions like Arizona or something
10-01-2008
only get a 180* T-stat if your going to get a tune for it then you will notice a difference, oh yeah your gas mileage is going to suck too.
10-01-2008
There is such a thing as too much flow. Unless the car is modified for it, running with no thermostat can reduce the coolant's ability to conduct heat from the cylinder walls. Your gauge may be showing lower coolant temps, but your combustion chamber temps might be higher. This is caused by too much flow through the heads (with no tstat) creating cavitation and excessive turbulence in the water jacket. That reduces conduction from the metal to the coolant since the coolant moves through too fast.
This is actually one of the harder parts of tuning a custom liquid cooling system in other industries and hobbies. Too much flow and you'll see the temp rising on the item you're trying to cool. GM already calibrated the system with a thermostat, and I'm not going to be ripping it out thinking I know what I'm doing.
10-02-2008
WOWThere is such a thing as too much flow. Unless the car is modified for it, running with no thermostat can reduce the coolant's ability to conduct heat from the cylinder walls. Your gauge may be showing lower coolant temps, but your combustion chamber temps might be higher. This is caused by too much flow through the heads (with no tstat) creating cavitation and excessive turbulence in the water jacket. That reduces conduction from the metal to the coolant since the coolant moves through too fast.
This is actually one of the harder parts of tuning a custom liquid cooling system in other industries and hobbies. Too much flow and you'll see the temp rising on the item you're trying to cool. GM already calibrated the system with a thermostat, and I'm not going to be ripping it out thinking I know what I'm doing.
10-03-2008
LOL put those words back in the textbook son.
10-03-2008
Eh, simply too much flow = bad. Lol.
I'm interested in physics, so sue me.
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