PWA "The Lounge" PART 2 - Page 1053

66olds442 · 04-21-2011, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

Thermastat is mandatory. Says the oh great one! LOL.

Not sure why, unless the tune causes my car to run hotter. He did say my fans would kick in more.

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

Sweet!!! 160 thermostat? What did you have put on your mats?

Yup! I had the red Camaro SS put on my mats.

bossbunny · 04-21-2011, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 66olds442

Not sure why, unless the tune causes my car to run hotter. He did say my fans would kick in more.

Yup! I had the red Camaro SS put on my mats.

Yup that is why!

He said they would kick in around 160.

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

Thermastat is mandatory. Says the oh great one! LOL.

Some builders don't like them and feel they aren't necessary.

bossbunny · 04-21-2011, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

Some builders don't like them and fell they aren't necessary.

So i've heard. But the man obviously knows what he's doing so I listen and say where do I swipey my card... hahahah.

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by badgebunny

So i've heard. But the man obviously knows what he's doing so I listen and say where do I swipey my card... hahahah.

I don't like putting blind faith into anyone without doing my own research first. Nothing against Owen because I know he's knowledgeable and good at what he does.

brandotron · 04-21-2011, 01:47 PM

The 160 thing with the thermostat is because lower temps traditionally equal more power, but higher temps are better for emissions/govt compliance (hence the stock 220 tstat). This is totally true with Gen 1 smallblocks, but I've read that with Gen 3 and up it isn't much of a concern as these engines are designed to run at higher temps, which makes sense. More hp out of the stock tune n stuff.

As long as the fans are tuned to come on at the lower temperature, it shouldn't cause any problems. Heck I still think cooler = better.

bossbunny · 04-21-2011, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

I don't like putting blind faith into anyone without doing my own research first. Nothing against Owen because I know he's knowledgeable and good at what he does.

Other people I'm the same way. And I research EVERYTHING before I put it on my car. But I have heard that most people think its best to swap it out and others say its not, but I like being on the safe side.

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

The 160 thing with the thermostat is because lower temps traditionally equal more power, but higher temps are better for emissions/govt compliance (hence the stock 220 tstat). This is totally true with Gen 1 smallblocks, but I've read that with Gen 3 and up it isn't much of a concern as these engines are designed to run at higher temps, which makes sense. More hp out of the stock tune n stuff.

As long as the fans are tuned to come on at the lower temperature, it shouldn't cause any problems. Heck I still think cooler = better.

I've read the same thing.

ibeck · 04-21-2011, 03:12 PM

Happy birthday by the way Brandotron!!! I'm hitting the big 2-0 in 13 days and am looking forward too it. I will no longer feel 19.

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeck

Happy birthday by the way Brandotron!!! I'm hitting the big 2-0 in 13 days and am looking forward too it. I will no longer feel 19.

Man to be 20 again and to know what I know now. I would have done so many things differently.

ibeck · 04-21-2011, 03:17 PM

Yeah I feel like I might have a couple regrets down the road... Oh well just gotta live life to its fullest

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeck

Oh well just gotta live life to its fullest

brandotron · 04-21-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ibeck

Happy birthday by the way Brandotron!!! I'm hitting the big 2-0 in 13 days and am looking forward too it. I will no longer feel 19.

Thanks broham!

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Originally Posted by Shardik2SS

Man to be 20 again and to know what I know now. I would have done so many things differently.

WadeWilson · 04-21-2011, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by brandotron

Thanks broham!

You know it's true Mr. 30 year old.

04-21-2011, 01:47 PM	#14734
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	The 160 thing with the thermostat is because lower temps traditionally equal more power, but higher temps are better for emissions/govt compliance (hence the stock 220 tstat). This is totally true with Gen 1 smallblocks, but I've read that with Gen 3 and up it isn't much of a concern as these engines are designed to run at higher temps, which makes sense. More hp out of the stock tune n stuff. As long as the fans are tuned to come on at the lower temperature, it shouldn't cause any problems. Heck I still think cooler = better. __________________

04-21-2011, 03:12 PM	#14737
ibeck OT's Most Wanted Drives: 2011 2LT RS, 2011 Legacy 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 12,487 View My Garage	Happy birthday by the way Brandotron!!! I'm hitting the big 2-0 in 13 days and am looking forward too it. I will no longer feel 19. __________________ 2011 SIM 2LT RS- Volant Powercore CAI, Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, CNT Catback Exhaust, Passport Escort 9500i 2011 Legacy 2.5i- Floor mats. Oh and LED license plate bulbs. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibeck1013 Twitter: https://twitter.com/turkishbaus

04-21-2011, 03:17 PM	#14739
ibeck OT's Most Wanted Drives: 2011 2LT RS, 2011 Legacy 2.5i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: West Chester, OH Posts: 12,487 View My Garage	Yeah I feel like I might have a couple regrets down the road... Oh well just gotta live life to its fullest __________________ 2011 SIM 2LT RS- Volant Powercore CAI, Poweraid Throttle Body Spacer, CNT Catback Exhaust, Passport Escort 9500i 2011 Legacy 2.5i- Floor mats. Oh and LED license plate bulbs. Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ibeck1013 Twitter: https://twitter.com/turkishbaus

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