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    Anyone who has a 160 thermo did your heater not work as good as with the 190 degree one? The shop tried to tell me my heater doesnt work because its not getting hot enough even after I told them it quit working before i put it in? Are they right or do they not know what they are saying?

  • #2
    Check the Modifications Reviews on this site...there's some helpful information there. I still haven't made up my mind about it myself.
    2001 Onyx Black Camaro M5-Totalled<br />2005 Ford F150 XLT 5.4L<br /><br />\"To make peace, prepare for war.\"

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    • #3
      Its been *** frozen cold down here in FL (for FL) and I've had plenty of heat. Mind you, its not as hot as it mightve been with the stock thermostat, but its plenty warm thats for sure.

      You live up in SC, dunno how cold it gets there, but if you're not getting enough heat I'd just say pop a 180 in it and be happy [img]smile.gif[/img] You won't lose much doing that unless you run a jet chip.
      2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
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      • #4
        That's exactly what my ex-mechanic told me. "you do know that you will have no heat after this" and I said I know... then he proceeded to laugh and charged me $90 for labor [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] I am never going to go to that guy again!

        Yes, my heater isn't as powerful as it was before but I never use my ac or heater reguardless so I guess it dosen't matter to me
        <b>Sean: 1994 Camaro daily driver</b>

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        • #5
          My balls started to freeze when i put the 160 thermo in, so i usually drive my truck when it's cold out.
          2002 Electron Blue Corvette<br />1999 Black Mazda Truck<p>AKA: Night Rider

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          • #6
            I wear hat and gloves on cold starts.

            I do NOT turn on the heat until the car is warm enough to lock the torque converter.

            When the car is finally somewhat warm, I'm almost at the destination but I'll use the MAX setting, it will recirculate the air from the cabin and I never use the 4'th fan setting or my engine will just get too cold. :(
            Keith - Chicago<br /><a href=\"http://www.hptuners.com\" target=\"_blank\">HP Tuners - PCM Reprogramming</a><br /><a href=\"http://www.dxsoftware.com/magnus/\" target=\"_blank\">97 Firebird V6 to LS1 swap</a><br /><b>V8 9.967@132.78</b> 1.322 60\' NA Heads/Cam<br /><b>V8 10.295@128.48</b> 1.363 60\' NA Cam Only<br /><b>V8 10.987@119.31</b> 1.422 60\' NA Stock Internals<br /><b>V6 13.674@98.22</b> NA<br /><b>V6 12.394@104.91</b> N20 100HP

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            • #7
              I placed my 160 thermy in around August of 2001. My car has been running great ever since. I live up in the mountains where it gets very cold and I have plenty of heat. It does take a little longer for the car to warm up, but when it does I have to turn the fan all the way down and turn the heat down a little also. ;)

              2000 V6 Camaro(bought brand new)
              5 speed
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              2000 V6 Camaro(bought brand new)
              5 speed
              Project: Unreal
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              • #8
                <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Liquid Silver:
                That's exactly what my ex-mechanic told me. "you do know that you will have no heat after this" and I said I know... then he proceeded to laugh and charged me $90 for labor [img]graemlins/omg.gif[/img] I am never going to go to that guy again!

                Yes, my heater isn't as powerful as it was before but I never use my ac or heater reguardless so I guess it dosen't matter to me
                <hr></blockquote>

                hahah 90$ to install a thermostat? WTF where you thinking?

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                • #9
                  where do i get a 160 thermostat
                  Camaro 95 3.4L M5<br />Flowmaster 80srs<br />Catco High Flo Cat<br />Slp CAI<br />Prime wheels

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                  • #10
                    in the frigid western PA winters even with my 180 stat the cab nevers gets warm ... not till your parking at your destination.
                    \'01 Mineral Grey SVT Cobra<br />-former F-body owner

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                    • #11
                      wow this is the second time this ones been brought back from the dead...
                      \'97 Pontiac Firebird A4 3.08/open<br />Best 60ft.: 2.411 Best 1/8: 10.262 @ 69.726 Best 1/4: 15.941 @ 87.48<br />Mods: SLP CAI, Loudmouth, Test Pipe

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