160 stat and IAT resistor?

[white96six]

I have a 96 and want to put in a 160 stat. do i need the IAT resistor? will it help for power at all let me know? I am in arizona so I want my car to run as cool as possible. i Know this has been covered but in my search I coldnt find if on a 1996 the resistor on the IAT would help? thanks.

[2brite99firebird]

i heard the IAT will only give 1 extra HP. you should get yourself a fan switch also. helps out a good bit to keep your engine cool.

[Dominic]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by white96six:
I have a 96 and want to put in a 160 stat. do i need the IAT resistor? will it help for power at all let me know? I am in arizona so I want my car to run as cool as possible. i Know this has been covered but in my search I coldnt find if on a 1996 the resistor on the IAT would help? thanks.<hr></blockquote>


Nope, 96's are fine without it. You only need the resistor for 01/02 model cars, due to a PCM code change. It is not used for more power, its used to eliminate the gauge failure/fans kicking on high/ses light issue with the late model V6s.

[white96six]

thanks alot. :cool: