does anyone know if a 160 stat will work for my car? auto zone said they dont have one for mine but i've seen some people online saying they had for for the 6, they also said it would mess up my comupter so will a 160 stat work for it and where can i get it, also would it be better for me to get a 180 stat though cause my car normal running temp is 185 or so

 

The problem is, you asked at Autozone. I wouldn't trust their knowledge as far as I could throw the store.

For a 4th gen forum, check out http://www.camaroz28.com in their V6 area. A bunch of guys from my old club (with 4th gens) hang out in there. I think the 160 for a 2.8 manifold would fit; but to be sure, either call summit racing 800-230-3030 for a part # and price, or, go to http://www.hypertech-inc.com and look it up on their online catalog.

 

the 160* t-stat will work on your car. but if you're in a state with harsh winter, you won't have a lot of heat during the cold season. Hypertech makes one. Stant makes a 180* and a 195* and are available in most local auto parts store.

check www.firebirdv6.com or www.camarov6.com for more info on your ride.

 

Having done 3.4 swaps, I recall your subject thermo being "different".
Me?
If I was in Jersey? (Used to be, tho)
Put in a 180* & be happy.
Make your current system work right.
It does.
It can handle it.
The 3.4 can handle 220* heat.
And higher, too.
Normal is 195*-220*, correct?

 

longtime no post OnixV6

stick with a 180*, good all year round.
Just remember, a car running too cold can be just as bad running too hot.

 

my normal running temp is around 180 or so, should i get a 180 or 195 stat, autozone's computer only has 195 stats for my computer, but lately my cars been running 195 or so, what should i do, can someone tell me what they've done if they ahve a 3.4l v6 to there stat, thanks

 

What your gauge should also show is it reading from 180-ish-220, back to the 200 range.
Then your system is operating normal.
The 3.4 Thermo is larger and requires a reusable rubber seal.
I recalled what was the difference was between the 2.8/3.1 7 3.4 type.
I use 2.8 spec stuff with my 3.4's.

 

the more expensive($7) Stant Superstat 180* is 59848. i think the cheaper ($5) one is 29848 or 39848. not sure about the first number but it's one of the 2. Fel-Pro gasket ($1.50) is 35402.

yeah, i'm trying to keep a low profile.

 

I just ordered one from Hypertech. It should be here Thursday. I got it from AutoZone.

 

Karl, I run the 160 in summer, and put a 195 back for the winter. Yeah, I'm a sick bastard.

 

Tom
are your twenty minute thermo stat changes in the Summer or Winter!
LOL!!

I JUST MISSED GETTING A SPEEDING TICKET BY A RADAR GUN

WHY?
I was literally blocked by a Chevy Dually and I couldn't see him (cop) nor him me.
I was boxed in...
Protected..
the car right behind us, not so lucky...
And the CA Motorcycle Cop was in full bullet proof dark blue uniform in 100* shade!!
Think he was happy to be given that "detail" today!??!?!?!?!
I saw driver on the way back (stopped vehicle window up & AC on for driver!) and that cop was writing the ticket in the full on sun....

I pity that fool driver!