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Which is better for keeping the engine cooler? What's the pros/cons of each and how is it better with both?
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160 thermo doesn't do jack unless you tell it to, this means you need a jet chip with a fanswitch or the HPP3 which is not an option for you since you have a 99' like me. I say get the fan switch, then get the thermo. Fanswitch = results.<b>Red 1999 Firebird M5</b><br />Whisper Lid,Borla Catback,K&N,Dual Friction Center Force Clutch,Hurst Shifter w/Lou\'s Short Stick,!FRA,Suncoast Ramair hood,160 Thermo,!maf,Chrome ZO6 Wheels, Painted Calipers, CIA Headers, Taylor Wires, NGK Spark Plugs, 3\" Catco, Jet Chip Stage II, BMR STB, LCA, PHR, SFC, Fan Switch, FTRA<br /><b>Old Dyno Numbers: 183 RWHP, 217 RWTRQ</b><br /><a href=\"http://community.webshots.com/user/redsixer\" target=\"_blank\">http://community.webshots.com/user/redsixer</a> -
Agreed... I got a 180 thermo and all it did was help keep my engine running cooler in cool weather... but when it was hot and I was stop and go or staging at the track, the engine temp still rose and I lost performance.
The fan switch allows YOU to control the engine temp. Running the high speed fan on my 97, I can actually SEE the temp guage needle drop when standing still!
Here are the instructions I used and some pics.
http://members.rogers.com/ravenp/fanmod.htm
Good luck.!1997 silver Camaro RS<br />|T-Type Powered|<br /><a href=\"http://www.kwfbody.com\" target=\"_blank\">Looking for a local F-Body club in K/W, Ontario, Canada?</a>Comment
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On an average, what is a good one going to run, plus installation? How difficult is the installation?-235/4517 Chrome Mondera Solaris<br />-Hornet remote start-keyless entry<br />-Pioneer 8400/CD/MP3<br />-2 Audiobahn 10\'s in custom box<br />-Flowmaster exhaust-SLP CAI-*180<br /><br />Never underestimate the predictability of stupidity....Tony from \"Snatch\"Comment
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About $20 for parts for me, and it took a little over 2 hours to install, but I was taking pictures a lot so that slowed me down [img]smile.gif[/img]1997 silver Camaro RS<br />|T-Type Powered|<br /><a href=\"http://www.kwfbody.com\" target=\"_blank\">Looking for a local F-Body club in K/W, Ontario, Canada?</a>Comment
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ok I'm literate when it comes to electronics, but I actually never "worked" with it. How do I set one up in my car? Also I'd like it to be as painless as possible and w/o the dreaded SES light.
edit: nevermind I just saw the link posted above...doh! [img]redface.gif[/img]
[ February 26, 2003: Message edited by: 99Camaro99 ]</p>Comment
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I installed one in my car, made from materials from radio shack. Not hard at all, just a bit of confidence [img]smile.gif[/img] The SES light won't come on if you turn them off when it gets to a lower temperature. But if you DO keep them on, it will come on, but after you turn off the switch the light will go away in a day or two! My switch is right below the main cig. lighter, in silver. Looks sharp IMO [img]smile.gif[/img] This with the 180 thermo, and my car is always at a good temperature!RedLineVSix <br />95 Patriot Red Trans Am, M6, 3.42\'s,no rear tires<br />(SOLD!)97 Silver Camaro 3.8 Liter A4 3.42 + LSD, 1pc DS, and one messed up speedo :)Comment
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does lower temperatures hurt your fuel economy?Comment
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Get both. No prob.
-Rob<b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCPComment
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