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    I got my car used about a year ago . And sence then the temp gauge never goes past the second notch , Im talking about the notch after the one where it sits when the car is cold before its been run . Well it has never been past the second notch and most of the time its a little below it . I was wondering if the previous owner put in a 160 thermo . My car is driven for an hour and sometimes 2 hours in a row . Eh.. this is kinda wordy guys , Sorry its late , but I was just wondering ...
    98 silver camaro t-tops , loaded<br />NGK plugs , Taylor 8mm wires , Optima Red Top .

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    yo should be happy about that, but it could have a 180 or 160 thermo in there
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    • #3
      Its definitely nothing to worry about. As Viper said, if anything you should be happy. This will five your car more power since the 3.4 and 3.8 lose power once they get hot. Matter of fact, do a search on 160 degree thermostats and see how many people actually recommend it.
      1995 Arctic White Camaro. 3.4L/A4<br /><br />\"Stupid men make mistakes, wise men learn from mistakes\"

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      • #4
        FWIW, it could do that with a stock thermo also. The only time mine ever goes over that mark is when I'm sitting still with the A/C (and therefore fans) off, and I have the stock thermo. ;)
        Matt
        1998 Mystic Teal Camaro M5
        Whisper Lid, Pacesetter Headers, Catco Cat, Dynomax Super Turbo, B&M Shifter, BMR STB, LSD, P&P Intakes, GT2 Cam, Comp OE Lifters, 1.7 Roller Rockers, Pushrods, SSM Heads, DHP PowrTuner.

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        • #5
          does the gauge always stay there or does it start cold and then remain at that temp? Are the fans on all the time? do you have an SES light? some troube codes will cause the fans to run all the time.
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          • #6
            mine stays like that too,but I do have the manual fan switch :D

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            • #7
              Yeah , Im happy about it guys ! My old 88 camaro was ALWAYS having overheating issues . I think those old 2.8s have the crappiest cooling system on it . It's like a difference in daylight in dark compared to my 98 , its wonderfull .
              98 silver camaro t-tops , loaded<br />NGK plugs , Taylor 8mm wires , Optima Red Top .

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              • #8
                Originally posted by HBHRacing:
                does the gauge always stay there or does it start cold and then remain at that temp? Are the fans on all the time? do you have an SES light? some troube codes will cause the fans to run all the time.
                No it does not remain at that temp . I am not getting any codes . No , the fans arent on all the time . Thanx for the help !

                Thanx for the replys guys ! [img]smile.gif[/img]

                I think this system is just much better than my old camaro ! [img]graemlins/rock.gif[/img]
                98 silver camaro t-tops , loaded<br />NGK plugs , Taylor 8mm wires , Optima Red Top .

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