making heat blow hot in winter
07-12-2011, 09:01 PM
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making heat blow hot in winter
My 84 camaro has a 383 in it with an aluminum radiator. During winter time when i turn the heat on it want get real warm. It has a 160 stat in it, when im sitting still its kinda warm but once driving it seems cool. Do i need to put a bigger stat in it during winter or is there something else i can do?
07-13-2011, 08:35 PM
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Re: making heat blow hot in winter
The engine normally runs between 180-190, so would a 180 or 195 stat be good?
07-13-2011, 08:36 PM
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Re: making heat blow hot in winter
Thats in summer time mind you, in winter bout 170
07-13-2011, 08:56 PM
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Re: making heat blow hot in winter
I drive year round. 180° stat is plenty good for winter.
If you had Minnesota type winters, then I would recommend the 195° stat. But for just near/at freezing temps, the 180 will do the trick.
If you had Minnesota type winters, then I would recommend the 195° stat. But for just near/at freezing temps, the 180 will do the trick.
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Re: making heat blow hot in winter
that deffinately could be a problem. heater core could be slightly plugged also
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