Silverad0 SS Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 im wanting to run 160 but i heard its not a good idea if its my daily driver???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zachm89 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 just get it tuned for the cooler t-stat and youll be fine...my truck is my dd and ive had a 160* in it for over a year, several guys run the 160*s. give Wheatley a call for the tune Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 If your getting a tune get the 160. Also use the search button man ALL of your questions can be answered!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 You'll def need to account for that in the tune but if you do it will be better for a DD since it'll run cooler.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevyz71z28 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 it's a good Idea, unless you get Cold winters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budhayes3 Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I've been running 160* stats in all of my vehicles, here in the northeast, for years, always with good results. As mentioned, a retune is a must, or you may experience poor fuel economy and a rich biased af ratio. As for winter time, this is actually when I like the 160* stat the most, since the stat opens sooner, the coolant therefore circulates sooner, and the heat comes up very quickly. I've never had a problem with not having enough heat either, think about it, 175-18ish is plenty hot enough to keep your toes warm (a 160* will not run at 160* btw, as that's when the stat begins to open) I'm the kind of guy that's always cold, and I usually keep my fan on the 1 or 2 speed setting when the temp is 0* outside, once the heat has come up and I've blasted the cabin to get it warm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cramer Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 Goin on 2 years with a 160* t-stat. And as mentioned above you have to have it tuned for it or it will kill your MPG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverad0 SS Posted March 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 ok thanks guys, yeah im getting that wheatley tune pretty excited =))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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