? about 8100 160 thermo

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08-24-2005, 08:15 PM

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? about 8100 160 thermo

Just wondering if it is the same thermostat as the ls1 style. Thanks

Chad

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08-25-2005, 04:22 AM

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Have one but don't know. Will need electric fans to keep trans temp in check if you do towing or a alot of in town. not enough heat to make stock fan "engage" enough.

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08-25-2005, 11:18 AM

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What kind of thermo did you get? i have a hypertech 160 degree for an ls1 here and it has the thermo housing with it....havent looked at it or tried it yet, just wondering if anyone knew for sure before i put it in there.

Chad

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08-25-2005, 04:52 PM

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I have one in my truck, I got it from Kenne Bell but Tbyrne sells the same one now. The ls1 style t-stat you have is not the same as an 8.1.

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08-25-2005, 11:36 PM

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One for a vortec 454 will work. They are different from a LS1.

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08-26-2005, 12:17 AM

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brought mine from Tybrne.

In traffic today, got up to 200* with ac on. So need is there for low speed air flow.
same with trans temp. So just be sure to address it.

Buying 2 16" zirgo fans(6600 cfm total) and dc control in couple of hours.

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