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Old 07-03-2005, 10:40 AM
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I just got done swapping the thermostat out in my 05 silverado I put a 160 slp unit in Then took it out for test spin temp still reads right about 210 WHAT IN THE !@?#&# has anyone else done this?
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The factory guage isn't exactly accurate, plus, without re-tuning the e-fans to come on sooner, you really can't reap the full benefits of the cooler stat. (does your truck have e-fans?...I thought that 05's do)
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yes they do you have to tune them also
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