What would be better
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From: kissimmee fl
Car: 88 iroc-z z-28
Engine: 383
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.42
What would be better
A 160 or 180 thermostat with a 100 shot of nitrous? I want to run cool but i didnt know if a 160 thermostat is too cold. I used to run it and it was when there was nitrous before. I want to save the life of my head gaskets and my motor period while i use it. So far with the 180 thermostat i dont like how it runs. It seems to run at such a lower rpm, 450-500. It also has a very low oil pressure than what it did before.(28 at idle). I was just curious if it was safer to do so.
The shot is going to be 100
The shot is going to be 100
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From: kissimmee fl
Car: 88 iroc-z z-28
Engine: 383
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: What would be better
Ya I was just curious if i should keep it colder which in theory would make y car super cool. I just dont want a big heat change because that would wear my head gaskets wouldnt it?
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Car: 89 Iroc-z
Engine: 555 BBC Turbo
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: MWC 9” 3.00
Re: What would be better
i'd stick with the 180. That should be plenty cold. I think 160 is too cold. I'm running TPIS 170 degree







