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Any advice on the better thermostat for a 3.4? I've heard that the 160's cause too much variance in temperature considering stock is 195, which is bad for the engine. Which gives the better performance increase?
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\'95 3.4 metallic teal Camaro- t-boned by an F-250, sold and still runnin\' somewhere out there...<br /><br />\'96 3.8 metallic teal camaro<br /><br />...Lookin for black 6 speed Z28 or Trans Am... -
i'd do a 180
[ December 27, 2002: Message edited by: wood_e ]</p>I have a V6, it gets me around town -
good info man..... i was wanting a 160* but, i didnt knw if could be bad for our cars.....New:04 GMC Sierra 1500 RCLB 4x4 5.3 GU80 3.73\'s.<br />Truck pics<br />Mods<br />Go fast: Panel K&N filter and soon SS truck catback.<br />Appearance: Stull Billet grill,Weston Chrome step tubes,Rhino Chrome hitch step,ARE painted fiberglass cover,Silver star lighting.Comment
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the 160 may cause computer problems, and it will take a while for the heater to get warm if thats an issueI have a V6, it gets me around townComment
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if the 160 can cause computer problems, would that also be a problem with the 180?\'95 3.4 metallic teal Camaro- t-boned by an F-250, sold and still runnin\' somewhere out there...<br /><br />\'96 3.8 metallic teal camaro<br /><br />...Lookin for black 6 speed Z28 or Trans Am...Comment
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<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by CamaroKing:
if the 160 can cause computer problems, would that also be a problem with the 180?<hr></blockquote>
see im trying to figure if the 1608 actually causes probs..... but i wouldn't think a 180 would... it's not as big of a jump ours are 195* stock i think....New:04 GMC Sierra 1500 RCLB 4x4 5.3 GU80 3.73\'s.<br />Truck pics<br />Mods<br />Go fast: Panel K&N filter and soon SS truck catback.<br />Appearance: Stull Billet grill,Weston Chrome step tubes,Rhino Chrome hitch step,ARE painted fiberglass cover,Silver star lighting.Comment
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The temperature drop on a 3.8 is only 20 degrees, and by getting a 180 on a 3.4, the difference would be 15. People with 3.8's don't seem to have problems, so I'm thinking that's the best bet.\'95 3.4 metallic teal Camaro- t-boned by an F-250, sold and still runnin\' somewhere out there...<br /><br />\'96 3.8 metallic teal camaro<br /><br />...Lookin for black 6 speed Z28 or Trans Am...Comment
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I would go with the 180Comment
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I would go with the 180 man. I just flushed my cooling system this past weekend and went with a 180. I like it a lot! I keeps my engine right at the temperature I want. But with the 160 I think it would be a little cold. [img]graemlins/burnout.gif[/img]<a href=\"http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Street/6330/VicCamaro.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>*1997 Silver Camaro A4/3.08*</b></a><br /><b>Best 1/4</b>(December 17, 2003)<br />Race weight: 3580lbs w/driver <br />RT: .396 1/4: 14.93 60\': 2.08 MPH: 89.73<br /><b>Mods</b><br />>Flowmaster 80 muffler (muffler only) >Homemade cold air with K&N 1000cfm cone filter >Trans-go Shift Kit >2400-2600 TCI converter<p><b>*1969 Camaro SS*</b><br />*502ci (92-octane pump gas)<br />*2-speed powerglide<br /><b>Best 1/4:</b>1.34 60ft 9.78@138.12mph (Aug 16, 2003)Comment
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Try a search. This has been discussed to death.~Derrick <a href=\"http://www.appstate.edu/~do54457/\" target=\"_blank\"><i>My Webpage</i></a><br /><b>\'96 3.8L V6 M5 Firebird Y87</b> | <b>162.8 RWHP</b> / <b>196.7 RWTQ</b> <br /><b>•</b> SLP CAI <b>•</b> <a href=\"http://tech.firebirdv6.com/y87.html\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Y87</b> Package</a> - 3.23s <b>•</b> 180º thermo w/ fan switch <b>•</b> TB spacer from DEE<br />1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4x4Comment
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i know you asked about the 3.4, but i put in a 160* on my 3.8 and its a 35* jump from the stock 195*, but i have no problems with mine. even the heater works better than most would have you believe.
a cooler engine is always better. the only time you might have a problem is during emissions testing. for that just let your engine sit idle for a few minutes until the fans kick in and then have them test it. should be fine.Silver \'98 Camaro M5<br />Current MODs:<br />SLP strut tower brace; SLP 1LE swaybars front/back; Powerslot rotors; Hawk pads; Eibach springs; Bilstein SLP shock kit; SLP trans mount; Zexel limited-slip differential; LS1 drive shaft.<br />Possible future MODs:<br />BMR Lower Control Arms; BMR Pandhard Rod.Comment
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Try the 180 ... or take a 195 and drill one or two 1/16" holes through the plate.You can achieve anything for which you are prepared to pay the price.<br /> --ATTILA THE HUNComment
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