89 LB9 Stock Thermostat Temp?
05-03-2012, 09:30 PM
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Car: 1990 Camaro RS
Engine: 350 Vortec Demon 650CFM
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89 LB9 Stock Thermostat Temp?
I have a 160* thermostat in my car now and i it does nothing besides maybe make me lose gas mileage. I wanted to throw the stock one back in can someone tell me which temp i should pick up for an 89 LB9 305 TPI
05-03-2012, 09:53 PM
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Re: 89 LB9 Stock Thermostat Temp?
Stock was 195. But 180 will get your mileage back and help keep the temps a little lower.
05-03-2012, 10:05 PM
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Re: 89 LB9 Stock Thermostat Temp?
A 160 is too low for a computer controlled engine. It doesn't allow the computer to go into Closed Loop which helps mileage.
A 180/185 (whichever you fine) is a better choice.
A 180/185 (whichever you fine) is a better choice.
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