Stat question
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From: Pine Bush, NY
Car: 1989 Pontiac Trans AM GTA
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Stat question
I just put a new water pump and i seem to be running 225-240 on summer days, i am almost positive that i have the stock 195 stat, how much would my temp drop if i were to put in a 170 or maybe 160 stat?
-1985 IROC Z 305 TPI
-1985 IROC Z 305 TPI
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From: Bedford, Tx
195-170=25 degrees lower...
However keep in mind that even though you install a lower temp thermostat, your fans are still going to kick on at the same temp. i don't recall that temp right now, i think its around 215*. So your only going to notice a difference at high speeds or unless you install a new fan switch to kick the fans on at an ealier temp. http://store.summitracing.com/section.asp?d=5&s=308
However keep in mind that even though you install a lower temp thermostat, your fans are still going to kick on at the same temp. i don't recall that temp right now, i think its around 215*. So your only going to notice a difference at high speeds or unless you install a new fan switch to kick the fans on at an ealier temp. http://store.summitracing.com/section.asp?d=5&s=308
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