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    Installed: Hypertech Powerstat 160º Thermostat

    Thanks Cardinal before I continue :D

    The install was VERY straightforward, took maybe a total of 30-40 minutes to complete. I'm hoping to see some lower operating temperatures by the end of the day - I have a bit of driving to do later!
    One thing that snagged my install was trying to save the gasket around the thermo. The moment I took the bellhousing off the thermo I ripped the damn gasket in two!! :mad: But I suppose I would rather have had a new one there anyway!

    I give the 160 degree thermo [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]


    ...for now :D

    - Dave
    <a href=\"http://alternatebw.homestead.com/files/cam19.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">1996 Camaro 3800II Y87 A4</a> (SOLD)<p>NEW CAR:<br />2003 Ford Mustang
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    This is such a simple mod. I wish somebody else would have PCM problems so they can tell me how to fix mine. With my 160 stat installed, I lost the engine temperature, cooling fans were constantly running, and the dreaded SES light. Put the stock in, everything went away in 20 miles.

    Suggestions?
    Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

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    • #3
      steve, defective? mine is fine.
      -Rob
      <b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCP

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      • #4
        I'm gonna go ahead and jump on the 160 stat bangwagon. I just ordered mine from autozone. Should be here tuesday and will keep ya'll posted on the results.
        <b>99 Camaro Z28 A4</b><br />R.I.P. 00 Firebird 3.8<br />14.89 @ 90, 2.03 60\'

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        • #5
          I have notices EXTREMELY lower operating temperatures in 90+ degree weather.
          and my car is still running fine.
          <a href=\"http://alternatebw.homestead.com/files/cam19.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">1996 Camaro 3800II Y87 A4</a> (SOLD)<p>NEW CAR:<br />2003 Ford Mustang

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          • #6
            what was the part # at auto zone for the 160 stat i went in and the guy said they didnt have a # in the computer but they where busy so he didnt spend much time looking.

            [ April 13, 2002: Message edited by: ribbed4hr2 ]</p>
            99 firebird 3.8<br />ftra,custom made air box, pacesetter headers, 3500 pi vig verter 3.73lsd trans-go stage ii shift kit corvett servo flowmaster cat back dees tb spacer <p>_ ___soon___ _ <br />P&P heads 3 angle valve job and a nice cam to go with i

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            • #7
              Depends on the car.

              Mine was P/N 1009
              <a href=\"http://alternatebw.homestead.com/files/cam19.JPG\" target=\"_blank\">1996 Camaro 3800II Y87 A4</a> (SOLD)<p>NEW CAR:<br />2003 Ford Mustang

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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Steve Caroccia:
                This is such a simple mod. I wish somebody else would have PCM problems so they can tell me how to fix mine. With my 160 stat installed, I lost the engine temperature, cooling fans were constantly running, and the dreaded SES light. Put the stock in, everything went away in 20 miles.

                Suggestions?                <hr></blockquote>

                Had the same problem when I first installed mine.As soon as I turned on the car the fans turned on and the SES light came on. I said "oh S**T they were right" until I noticed I forgot to click back in the engine temp sensor. plugged it in and the probs went away.
                95 Camaro 3.8L Y2K motor <br /><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/coriya71\" target=\"_blank\">www.cardomain.com/id/coriya71</a>

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Steve Caroccia:
                  This is such a simple mod. I wish somebody else would have PCM problems so they can tell me how to fix mine. With my 160 stat installed, I lost the engine temperature, cooling fans were constantly running, and the dreaded SES light. Put the stock in, everything went away in 20 miles.

                  Suggestions?                  <hr></blockquote>

                  This happened to me, and it was not due to the thermostat change. My thermocouple on the radiator went bad for the driver's console and GM replaced mine for free. It has been fine ever since.
                  2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                  Details: www.1lev6.com

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                  • #10
                    <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by ribbed4hr2:
                    what was the part # at auto zone for the 160 stat i went in and the guy said they didnt have a # in the computer but they where busy so he didnt spend much time looking.

                    [ April 13, 2002: Message edited by: ribbed4hr2 ]                    <hr></blockquote>
                    The part no. is 1009 like triad stated. It cost me $12.99. They'll most likely have to order it.
                    <b>99 Camaro Z28 A4</b><br />R.I.P. 00 Firebird 3.8<br />14.89 @ 90, 2.03 60\'

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                    • #11
                      I've had mine in for over 2 years now, w/ no problems. Works great inconjunction w/ the slp fan control switch.
                      [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]
                      <a href=\"http://groups.msn.com/WhoisNightRider/bluethunder.msnw\" target=\"_blank\">2002 Electron Blue Corvette Coupe</a><br /><i>13.083@108.23</i><br /><br /><a href=\"http://groups.msn.com/WhoisNightRider/redfire.msnw\" target=\"_blank\">2002 Metallic Red Grandprix GTP</a> <b>SOLD</b><br /><i>14.49@94.42 (Bone stock)</i><br /><br />2002 Black Convertible Camaro Z28<br /><i>times comming real soon!</i>

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                      • #12
                        I guess to clarify, I put mine in. About 3 days later the SES light came on and everything got freaked up. The GM guy is saying that every car could have a different low engine temperature setpoint that sets this stuff off. (If the engine temperature is below 195(?), then SES) My engine was definitely running cooler, but by only 15 degrees. So I took the damn thing back out. 2 miles later my engine temperature came back. 20 miles later the SES light went out. One guy recommended to pull the 50 A IGN and the 15 A IGN fuses to reset the PCM. That didn;t work.

                        So, when it gets nice again, I am going to try again. Maybe drive the car a little more.
                        Zaino; FireBatCave Decals; Red Inside<br /><br />K&N Filter & Lid; Removed MAF screen; FRA; Raised Air Box; 180°F Stat; BMR STB; 3\" Catco & S-pipe; Borla Cat-Back; O2 Sim; HPPIII; NGK TR55s; Taylor 8mm wires<br /><br /> <a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/cbass300</a>

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