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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 09:28 PM
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putting a lower thermo bad???

one of the master techs i work with at STS tire&auto says that putting in a lower thermo for your radiator is actually bad for prefoamance because the engine doesnt get enough time to work at its optimum running temp is there any truth to this???
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 09:46 PM
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to a point yes
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Old Oct 22, 2002 | 11:03 PM
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Yes it can be. Our cars were designed to run hot due to smog reasons. If you were to change to a 160* thermo you would need your chip to be changed to adjust to the lower running temperatures and have the fan come on earlier. IMO our cars run too warm.
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Old Oct 23, 2002 | 07:41 PM
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thought so, thanks guys
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 03:28 PM
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What is the optimum running temp?
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 08:29 PM
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well im just very happy i dont have any of that computer crap. i got a 160* stat and car runs great.
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Old Oct 24, 2002 | 11:10 PM
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I have an 82 z28. But i love all the computer crap on the 91 z28 i just bought. I'm a computer geek anyway
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by 1982chevycamaroz28
well im just very happy i dont have any of that computer crap. i got a 160* stat and car runs great.
me too
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Old Oct 25, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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I have an 82 z28. But i love all the computer crap on the 91 z28 i just bought. I'm a computer geek anyway
go with a 180*
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