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EAkrish · 10-22-2009, 12:09 AM

it was to you 2ssrs, I will have to talk to my tuner about this

EAkrish · 10-22-2009, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Tightwads

Ditto! Do us a favor and check connection. Then confirm your actually reading something other than --- engine temp. as well.

the temps were perfect until tonight when this happened

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-22-2009, 12:11 AM

If you give me 5 min i will try to take a pic of my EFI live same # as HP tunes.

EAkrish · 10-22-2009, 12:13 AM

cool

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-22-2009, 12:31 AM

I dont have the software to take a pic of my EFIlive but did get you a pic of the hp forum and you can look and tell me what you think.

2Tightwads · 10-22-2009, 12:33 AM

More info.

http://www.gearchatter.com/viewpost14549.php

2SSRS@Gen5diy · 10-22-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2Tightwads

More info.

http://www.gearchatter.com/viewpost14549.php

Good info thanks.

EAkrish · 10-22-2009, 08:07 AM

So is the 160 tstat bad for the car?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-22-2009, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EAkrish

So is the 160 tstat bad for the car?

The short answer is yes.

Here is the long answer

Minimum stat I would recommend is 180 and that is pushing it.

This is an aluminum engine and it moves alot more with temp than cast iron does, all the clearances in the engine are set up for 200 degree operating temps.

Running it cold can accelerate wear and actually reduce HP and possible spin a bearing.

Bearing clearances are very tight cold and open up to the correct specs at specified opertating temps.

Cold thermostats and low fan settings is a Crappy way to be able to get real aggressive with the timing to show a number on the dyno.

If it can't make the power at Normal Operating temps then what is the point?

Ted.

jpsuperman81 · 10-22-2009, 09:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

The short answer is yes.

Here is the long answer

Minimum stat I would recommend is 180 and that is pushing it.

This is an aluminum engine and it moves alot more with temp than cast iron does, all the clearances in the engine are set up for 200 degree operating temps.

Running it cold can accelerate wear and actually reduce HP and possible spin a bearing.

Bearing clearances are very tight cold and open up to the correct specs at specified opertating temps.

Cold thermostats and low fan settings is a Crappy way to be able to get real aggressive with the timing to show a number on the dyno.

If it can't make the power at Normal Operating temps then what is the point?

Ted.

Now you got me wanting to take mine out, dammit.

2Tightwads · 10-22-2009, 09:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

The short answer is yes.

Here is the long answer

Minimum stat I would recommend is 180 and that is pushing it.

This is an aluminum engine and it moves alot more with temp than cast iron does, all the clearances in the engine are set up for 200 degree operating temps.

Running it cold can accelerate wear and actually reduce HP and possible spin a bearing.

Bearing clearances are very tight cold and open up to the correct specs at specified opertating temps.

Cold thermostats and low fan settings is a Crappy way to be able to get real aggressive with the timing to show a number on the dyno.

If it can't make the power at Normal Operating temps then what is the point?

Ted.

Same reason we don't sell 'em!

But I have to say I get 10+ requests a day for them in package deals.

Real $'s to be made if your out to sell hype.

Sorry guys...Permanently out of stock on these! Lol

DarricSS · 10-22-2009, 10:26 AM

Doesn't the SS already have a 180 dg Tstat from the factory?

JANNETTYRACING · 10-22-2009, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarricSS

Doesn't the SS already have a 180 dg Tstat from the factory?

192 Like every GM car made.

Ted.

DarricSS · 10-22-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

192 Like every GM car made.

Ted.

Close enough for me..

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