Running hot....maybe?
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Running hot....maybe?
hey guys...hashing things out on the dyno today, and with my 99 5.3 with Dual flexalites on it, the temps got to 202 degree coolant temeparature....
Would it help if i bought a 160 thermostat? Mt tuner seems to think so, but i remeber someone saying these trucks like to run hot..is this any different
Would it help if i bought a 160 thermostat? Mt tuner seems to think so, but i remeber someone saying these trucks like to run hot..is this any different
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If you run a 160 stat it will actually run at around 170/180ish, the stock thermo is a 186, that's what it says on the actual thermostat, and obviously stock thermo's run at 200 or so. So technically a 160 stat isn't 160, FYI
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Originally Posted by RandomHero
I've heard differently. I have no personal experience but I've heard from at least 5 people who have the 160* stat and tuned for it and they lost a full 1 mpg.