Hey i know i could prob find this if i look around but whats the normal operating temp for a 3.8, my gauge goes to about the 1/4 mark is this consistant??
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Mine since in AZ, in summer time 210-220(half mark) and in winter 180(1/4 mark), this is with 160 drilled thermo and fans retuned with Hptuners.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
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I believe normal max is 210 for our cars (1/2 mark); most tune them and swap thermostats to get 180 or so. I had my fans reprogrammed and thermo replaced so that it almost never goes over 185 (1/4 mark).~97 3.8L V6 Camaro~
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Originally posted by 96firebird311 View PostDepending on the year, the f-bodies came stock with a 195F degree thermostat. (Up to 98?) After that, they switched to 180's. Regardless clear up to 215-220 wouldn't worry me in the least.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
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Originally posted by 96firebird311 View PostDirect them here:
http://engine.firebirdv6.com/
195* is stock.
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When I looked at the 93-02 Caamro/Firbird parts manual they had the part #'s for the 98-02 for a 180 thermo.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
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so far it looks like only 2001 came with 180* thermos from the research I have done. I know the 99 firebird of my brothers had a 195 in it though. Alldata shows 2000 cars to have 195 as well. I am going to check another route here in a few.
Majority are going to have 195 though
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here is a snap pic (below) of my parts catalog that I use at my shop. As you can see, I entered a 2001 camaro 3.8l and it shows the 180* as an alternate. Alldata talks about 2001s opening at 180* but that is the only year is says that. The others are 195*
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Part manual shows a 93-97 #24506986 AC Delco # 131-115 and for 98-02 #24505924 AC Delco # 131-120, so they are diferent part #s. Which would mean they would be different thermos most likely. I have to get my Dads GMworld account # and look them up. It may just be they changed part #'s , I'll look on GM's website and see what I find out.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
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Originally posted by LEOMAC23 View Postwell i have a 195 in there and my gauge never goes above the 1/4 mark ,its actually always a hair below it,its a 97, is this normal??
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