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04-26-2006, 08:24 PM #1Member
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160 degree thermostat
Does anyone have experience with a 160 thermostat?
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04-26-2006, 08:25 PM #2Slow'er'Ass
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Works best when programmed to have the fans kick on at 160 degrees.
2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
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04-26-2006, 08:30 PM #3Member
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How do I program the fans to activate at 160 degrees? Thanx
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04-27-2006, 03:23 AM #4Member
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With a handheld tuner or bring it to a real tuner.
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04-27-2006, 11:43 AM #5Senior Member
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'01's supposedly came with a 180, think mine was stamped 86*C. I have the 160 with them set at 184/175 and 194/185 with LEDs so I can see them come on. I think setting the fans at 160 will make them run all the time - mine already do on a 80* day unless I'm on the interstate. Just to be sure you know - your temp gauge will read the same on the '99 and up.
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04-27-2006, 02:05 PM #6Junior Member
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I've heard some swear by them, and some say just reprogram the fans, and some say that is too cold, get a 180. I haven't really heard the best top final answer of all time yet. The guy I bought my car from supposidly has a 180 in it but like NBM said, mine reads the same.
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04-29-2006, 01:07 PM #7Junior Member
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I have a 160 and around town my temps are the same as with a stock thermostat. Only on the highway does it run cooler. You have to have the fans reprogrammed or get a fan switch to run cooler around town.
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04-29-2006, 04:48 PM #8What's the matter?
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On the highway mine runs cooler also with the 160.
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