High Performance Radiator & 180-160 degree Thermo - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jkof08 · 08-07-2013, 12:15 PM

i just wanted to see what peoples thoughts are on putting a high performance radiator and 160-180 degree thermostat on my Car with the set up in the signature. i live in south GA and it is hot all the time.

Here is a example rediator http://www.mishimoto.com/mishimoto-c...-radiator.html

Kronix · 08-07-2013, 06:05 PM

I already have the 160 thermo and that's the same radiator ECS will be installing for me at the end of the month. Great product, actually going to be getting sponsored by them also.

jkof08 · 08-07-2013, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Kronix

I already have the 160 thermo and that's the same radiator ECS will be installing for me at the end of the month. Great product, actually going to be getting sponsored by them also.

cool ive heard that the 160 thermo is not good for the engine, is that really the case. and how to you get sponsored by them?

axis · 08-07-2013, 09:35 PM

If you just want a new shiney radiator, then go for it. If you're asking if you NEED one for the mods you have, the answer is no. As long as you're not having any cooling issues, you should be good to go.

BlaqWhole · 08-07-2013, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by axis

If you just want a new shiney radiator, then go for it. If you're asking if you NEED one for the mods you have, the answer is no. As long as you're not having any cooling issues, you should be good to go.

I agree with this. I don't know why people think they need aftermarket radiators and lower thermostats. Your engine needs to operate at a certain temperature. If it is staying within that temperature range then there is nothing wrong. Just because you can make it run cooler doesn't mean that it is better for the engine. You want cold air going into the engine. But you want the engine itself to be at its optimal operating temp.

jkof08 · 08-08-2013, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by axis

If you just want a new shiney radiator, then go for it. If you're asking if you NEED one for the mods you have, the answer is no. As long as you're not having any cooling issues, you should be good to go.

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I agree with this. I don't know why people think they need aftermarket radiators and lower thermostats. Your engine needs to operate at a certain temperature. If it is staying within that temperature range then there is nothing wrong. Just because you can make it run cooler doesn't mean that it is better for the engine. You want cold air going into the engine. But you want the engine itself to be at its optimal operating temp.

Sounds good thats what i thought but i wanted to get other peoples opinions. and im sure there are others wondering the same thing.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-08-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by BlaqWhole

I agree with this. I don't know why people think they need aftermarket radiators and lower thermostats. Your engine needs to operate at a certain temperature. If it is staying within that temperature range then there is nothing wrong. Just because you can make it run cooler doesn't mean that it is better for the engine. You want cold air going into the engine. But you want the engine itself to be at its optimal operating temp.

You Nailed this one Right ON

The Factory Radiator has been tested to over 1000 RWHP and stil able to keep it's cool with the Proper Fan Settings in the Tune.

Ted.

Pro Stock John · 08-08-2013, 08:41 AM

Is your car tuned OP?

daveagogo1 · 08-08-2013, 08:47 AM

Agreed. Simply tune the fan points and stock is good to go.

jkof08 · 08-08-2013, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

You Nailed this one Right ON

The Factory Radiator has been tested to over 1000 RWHP and stil able to keep it's cool with the Proper Fan Settings in the Tune.

Ted.

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Is your car tuned OP?

it is tuned by Ted he did a great job.

Pro Stock John · 08-08-2013, 09:12 AM

So if you use that center display you can watch your engine temps. If he tuned it he probably has the fans coming on sooner, and your temps might get down to the low 190's.

I haven't done a stat yet, but have one here. I think a 160 will let your car cool down more, exactly how much I don't know personally. What is the stock stat rated at 189? I don't recall at the moment.

JANNETTYRACING · 08-08-2013, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

So if you use that center display you can watch your engine temps. If he tuned it he probably has the fans coming on sooner, and your temps might get down to the low 190's.

I haven't done a stat yet, but have one here. I think a 160 will let your car cool down more, exactly how much I don't know personally. What is the stock stat rated at 189? I don't recall at the moment.

That factory stat is 186 the fans can not be turned on lower than 192 unless you do a custom operating system

We don't want the engine to run cooler than 186, this is where the least wear occurs, clearences in the engine are correct, and Oil Additives become Active in the oil.

Remember the Stat is only responsible for MINIMUM Temp then it is fully Open, the Fans and Radiator are responsible to keeping Temps in Check.

Ted.

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08-08-2013, 09:12 AM	#11
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	So if you use that center display you can watch your engine temps. If he tuned it he probably has the fans coming on sooner, and your temps might get down to the low 190's. I haven't done a stat yet, but have one here. I think a 160 will let your car cool down more, exactly how much I don't know personally. What is the stock stat rated at 189? I don't recall at the moment. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800