fast4popper Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 well tonight i was driving the SS and looked down and low and behold for the 2nd time i have had a 160 stat that wouldnt open!! for the money they charge for these things, they shouldnt do this!! has anyone else had this prob? and do they make anything better? I had to stick a 190 stat in it to get me home but i would love to go back to a 160 if i can find a reliable one! I was pissed to say the least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12'SROCK Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 hmmm...which one are you using? havent had any issues with them as far as being stuck open... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 (edited) I am running an SLP 160 stat and have no complaints about it....which one do you have Chris? Edited April 29, 2009 by Fireman31 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF-03-SS Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I am running an SLP 160 stat and have no complaints about it....which one do you have Chris? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverado_ss_04 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 i have an slp, no problems so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcsilveradoss Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 not good news. i have a nib slp stat im getting ready to install Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 both were SLP's. I think i am going to order in a 180 stat and be done with it. STUUUUPID! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2006SilverSS Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I haven't had any problems with my SLP so far (knock on wood). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowsniper3006 Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 any reason your not running the EWP yet, then you can use a SBC t-stat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSPOSSE Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 i took mine out.. straight flow man.. no need for heat.. lol ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast4popper Posted April 29, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 any reason your not running the EWP yet, then you can use a SBC t-stat i dont wanna spend 4-600 for an EWP to gain me 15hp... yeah they look cool, but... nah not for me, not yet anyway, besides the RED coating doesnt match Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NebraSSka truck Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I've got a Hypertech 160 stat. No problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RacerJJ Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 I had one lock up on me too. I went back to the stock one for now but as soon as I have time, I am taking it out all together. No need for a t-stat on a drag car! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slammedbowtie Posted April 29, 2009 Report Share Posted April 29, 2009 i also have the hypertech. everything is fine except my lower radiator hose never gets that hot but my temps are normal and its been a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaymz Posted April 30, 2009 Report Share Posted April 30, 2009 hmmm...which one are you using? havent had any issues with them as far as being stuck open... I am running an SLP 160 stat and have no complaints about it....which one do you have Chris? i have an slp, no problems so far. I haven't had any problems with my SLP so far (knock on wood). s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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