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siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 03:41 PM

WTF, So just got a call and was told for my Dad to have his Thermostat changed or the tuner is going to lose power. WTF is that? Everything I read on this site says the lower Thermostat will not let the motor get to operating temp. I told them not to change it.

StellarAuto · 12-05-2011, 03:59 PM

'The tuner is going to lose power'??? I can't see how a cooler t-stat is going to effect the 'tuner'. Possibly the tune they install but even then they should be able to compensate. Any pros out there run across something like this? I would've told them I've got it at home and I'll do it later...... NOT!

siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 04:00 PM

Wanted to charge $20 to switch it. No need I told him..

The Stig · 12-05-2011, 04:03 PM

your tuner's an idiot. He just needs to alter the tune to compensate for the new T-stat

siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 04:04 PM

Oh boy, not good!!

Fitness · 12-05-2011, 04:05 PM

sorry off topic why the heck i can't post my own post on the new post page??? why is that can somebody help me out

Thanks

siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fitness

sorry off topic why the heck i can't post my own post on the new post page??? why is that can somebody help me out

Thanks

I was having probs as well, was getting a data error. Had to refresh a few times.

siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 04:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stieger

your tuner's an idiot. He just needs to alter the tune to compensate for the new T-stat

the stock T-stat is in the car, wanted to change it...

VR Baron · 12-05-2011, 09:12 PM

Check with the one who did the tune or the tuner mfg. Tuners can have several tunes one with cooler stat and without I think. Thing is Aluminum engines like 190-205 degrees water temp for best power from all tests I have seen, individuals results and my custom tune in my 98 LS1, and from engine builders, but confirm that first. coller then that and you can loose power and also have to keep your fans on earlier so the temps wont rise anyway, as they will.

siriusdish · 12-05-2011, 09:15 PM

Yeah, I know, that's why I am having a hard time believing the guy that called. The only thing I can think is lose RWHP number from not having the 160 stat, from being cooler when the tuners gets a hold of it Tuesday. I was shocked and told him not to change the stock one out! My Dad is pissed off at me now b/c I told him to take his car there. The Guy doing the install asked if we wanted to leave it like that for the tuner like it's a big deal!

MileMAN402 · 12-06-2011, 10:26 AM

And this is IPS telling you this? Tell them if they are going to make you put a 160 t-stat on, that they have to put a free TT on too

siriusdish · 12-06-2011, 10:41 AM

Yes was IPS.. Said they put them in all the time. Told them it does not need it and his was still good.

12-05-2011, 03:41 PM	#1
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Thermostat Make car lose power WTF, So just got a call and was told for my Dad to have his Thermostat changed or the tuner is going to lose power. WTF is that? Everything I read on this site says the lower Thermostat will not let the motor get to operating temp. I told them not to change it. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

12-05-2011, 03:59 PM	#2
StellarAuto Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tulsa, Ok Posts: 193 View My Garage	'The tuner is going to lose power'??? I can't see how a cooler t-stat is going to effect the 'tuner'. Possibly the tune they install but even then they should be able to compensate. Any pros out there run across something like this? I would've told them I've got it at home and I'll do it later...... NOT! __________________ Going as fast as my accountant will let me!

12-05-2011, 04:00 PM	#3
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Wanted to charge $20 to switch it. No need I told him.. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

12-05-2011, 04:03 PM	#4
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	your tuner's an idiot. He just needs to alter the tune to compensate for the new T-stat __________________

12-05-2011, 04:04 PM	#5
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Oh boy, not good!! __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

12-05-2011, 04:05 PM	#6
Fitness Drives: 2012 Camaro inferno orange metallic Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami Posts: 47 View My Garage	sorry off topic why the heck i can't post my own post on the new post page??? why is that can somebody help me out Thanks

12-05-2011, 09:12 PM	#9
VR Baron SoCal Camaro5 Race Team Drives: 2021 Shadow Grey Camaro 2SS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SO CAL Posts: 14,367	Check with the one who did the tune or the tuner mfg. Tuners can have several tunes one with cooler stat and without I think. Thing is Aluminum engines like 190-205 degrees water temp for best power from all tests I have seen, individuals results and my custom tune in my 98 LS1, and from engine builders, but confirm that first. coller then that and you can loose power and also have to keep your fans on earlier so the temps wont rise anyway, as they will.

12-05-2011, 09:15 PM	#10
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Yeah, I know, that's why I am having a hard time believing the guy that called. The only thing I can think is lose RWHP number from not having the 160 stat, from being cooler when the tuners gets a hold of it Tuesday. I was shocked and told him not to change the stock one out! My Dad is pissed off at me now b/c I told him to take his car there. The Guy doing the install asked if we wanted to leave it like that for the tuner like it's a big deal! __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

12-06-2011, 10:26 AM	#11
MileMAN402 RIP JoePa Drives: 2010 2SS/RS & 2001 Audi S4 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Central PA Posts: 644 View My Garage	And this is IPS telling you this? Tell them if they are going to make you put a 160 t-stat on, that they have to put a free TT on too __________________

12-06-2011, 10:41 AM	#12
siriusdish Drives: 2010 Camaro L99 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Erie PA Posts: 1,226	Yes was IPS.. Said they put them in all the time. Told them it does not need it and his was still good. __________________ 2010 L99 vararam intake, Vmax TB,Vmax Intake,TSP VVT 3 Cam,TSP underdrive pulley,Yank 3600,TM Cooler,ARH 2", High Flow cats, X-pipe, GM Pro mufflers, RX Catch Can,160 stat, BMR Trailing,toe,Cradle insert, Diff. Bushings, End links, Spohn-LCA's (Touring)Wheel spacer's. 422 rwhp Mustang Dyno http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaFNAhCL7Os

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