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Quick question. What is the optimal running temperature for our engines to run? The only reason I ask is according to the gauge in the cluster it is running at 210 degrees give or take. I was goinf to drop a 160 or 180 in there as I did with my GTP. But that's because I was increasing boost.
its useless unless you tune the cpu for it...160* makes a nice difference, the car doesnt feel as heatsoaked..couple that with an EWP and your laughing...
Either way 160 or 180 your temp will still go to 210*. Just expect a slight drop on your gas mileage with 160. Hypertech did say that you can gain 1 or 2 hp with 160*. I have it in mine because of my SC.
I run the stocker in my car, but maybe the 185 would help a bit, what could it hurt? How much does the damn thing cost anyways?
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2000 Firebird- Intake, Pacesetters, !cat, full 2.5 to flowcrapster, 1.9 rockers, LS6 springs and Intense modded retainers, WS6 speedlines, T/A bumpers and hatch, 5 spd swapped, SOON TO BE nitrous'd and cammed.
Quick question. What is the optimal running temperature for our engines to run? The only reason I ask is according to the gauge in the cluster it is running at 210 degrees give or take. I was goinf to drop a 160 or 180 in there as I did with my GTP. But that's because I was increasing boost.
Any input?
180 degree w/ a manual fan switch. Or reset the fans to come on lower than 210 using HP Tuners.
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Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com"Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"
There worth it if you live in a high heat state, but unless tuning or a switch it will shoot for 210 temp.
08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine
Yeah I live in Arizona. So I would say high heat. Ha. Perhaps drop a 180 in there and call it good?
NO - t-stat temp is only the opening temp - does nothing to limit coolant temp. Need to turn the fans on at a lower temperature setting than factory setting.
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Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com"Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"
Its been a while since I've been on the forum. Hope everyone is doing well. I still have my camaro! Unfortunately, the slave cylinder and clutch has went...
been a while but looks like i'm back in the game thanks to my brother. he went and bought an'02 bird, and since i'm a technician at the nissan place...
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