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jayno20 · 04-22-2016, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rjs2010SS

It doesn't seem it is worth doing to be honest. Just my opinion. If somone can break down why it is worth doing I'm all ears.

Easy. It keeps everything running cooler in a car that generates a lot of heat (and heat is the enemy in a supercharged engine).

Stock it probably doesn't benefit from this. With higher boost generating more under hood heat, I can see this being beneficial.

Stephen12ZL1 · 04-23-2016, 07:19 AM

stock Z/28 thermostat is a 70°C or 158°F unit...confirmed and installed by GM.

bobby35ny · 04-23-2016, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Stephen12ZL1

stock Z/28 thermostat is a 70°C or 158°F unit...confirmed and installed by GM.

Wow, I wonder why?

Jeff65SS · 04-25-2016, 08:07 AM

Anyone know the torque specs for the thermostat bolts?

ZO6 Bryan · 04-25-2016, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff65SS

Anyone know the torque specs for the thermostat bolts?

http://paceperformance.com/files/pdf...rque-specs.pdf

Jeff65SS · 04-25-2016, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ZO6 Bryan

http://paceperformance.com/files/pdf...rque-specs.pdf

Thank you, sir.

04-23-2016, 07:19 AM	#16
Stephen12ZL1 Drives: '21 ZLE A10 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Mechanicsville, VA Posts: 6,808	stock Z/28 thermostat is a 70°C or 158°F unit...confirmed and installed by GM. Attached Images __________________ '21 ZLE A10 Wild Cherry PDR 2:00.78 VIR Full 10.68@131.69 1.68 60' '17 ZL1 A10 Mosaic Black PDR/Nav 2:03.08 VIR Full 11.003@129.2 1.75 (sold) '15 Z/28 #325 Black a/c & stereo. 2:10.1 VIR Full (sold) '12 ZL1 A6 Black 10.52@131 1.55 60' 2:13 VIR Full (sold)

04-25-2016, 08:07 AM	#18
Jeff65SS Drives: 1965 Chevelle Malibu SS Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Georgia Posts: 180 View My Garage	Anyone know the torque specs for the thermostat bolts?