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    I wrote Zoomer the following last night:
    <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>
    Zoomer,
    I wrote you earlier about having my PCM flashed to the 2000 PCM code and you told me you could do that. I was scanning your website and you wrote:

    "For some people running the engine too cold will set an SES light. To get around this you can put a 16-20 k ohm resistor in place of the air intake temp sensor... "
    http://www.zzperformance.com/zzp/inf...liminatekr.htm

    Now, do you think this would cure the 2001/2002 160°F stat PCM incompatibility issue? Currently running a 160 stat in an 01/02 Fbody V6 will cause the following problems:

    - SES light stating coolant temp sensor voltage is too high (too cold water temp)
    - Kill the water temp gauge
    - Turn the coolant fans on high and run them continuously until the PCM is reset

    I wouldn't mind it so much if it didn't kill the gauge and run the fans on high continuously. I have attempted in the past to mess with the coolant sensor by attaching a resistor in parallel with the circuit and fool the PCM - but this did not work as far as I know. I was hoping my hypertech power tuner would fix my PCM and allow me to run the 160 stat, but it doesn't, and hypertech is aware of this issue but won't do anything about it.

    Do you think this would work - or should I still let you reprogram my PCM? I know the reprogramming will work if it is 2000 code [img]smile.gif[/img] .

    Thanks again,
    Dominic
    <hr></blockquote>

    He wrote back:
    "The resistor trick should work fine for your car."

    Has anyone else tried this? Im going to attempt it soon - what the hell right? :D

    This kind of makes sense since 16-20Kohm makes the PCM think the incoming air is 0-15degrees F! If its that cold its possible the coolant will be 165-170 or so as well right? :D

    [ October 21, 2002: Message edited by: Dominic ]

    [ October 21, 2002: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>
    2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
    Details: www.1lev6.com

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    Good info, Dominic. I'll try it this weekend if I can find my old 160stat.
    2001 Camaro M5 Coupe(1 of 2,737), no options, Whisper Lid, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air, MAFS Screen removed, SLP Manual Fan Switch, 160 thermo, DEE\'s T/B Spacer, EGR Block-off plate, IAT resistor, CAI to EGR air feed, B&M Ripper Shifter, SLP Replacement Grill, T/A Exhaust, SLP five spoke take-off wheels, BMR strut-tower brace, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR 32/21 front & rear sway bars with poly, BMR Poly/Combo Rear Control Arms, Clear front & rear corners, HPP3 modified 87 Octane program.<p><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1</a>

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    • #3
      sorry i apolagize didnt see it

      [ October 22, 2002: Message edited by: SLOWBRAEATER ]</p>
      Longtubes, true duals, ram air, caspers tps tec, ls1 26lb injectors, supersix powerpack, heads milled .020, comp cam .507 220/224 114 ls, forged internals and chromeoly pushrods, bored .030 over, tb spacer, tranny built with stiffer springs and kevlar bands, bigger servo, transgo stage 3 shift kit, edge 3600 stall, 1 pc aluminum ds, 3.73 superior gears, lsd rear ,custom pcm tuning, walbro 255 in tank,

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      • #4
        I believe your topic was moved to advanced tech. [img]graemlins/thumbsup.gif[/img]

        Click here, it went to advanced tech.

        [ October 22, 2002: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>
        2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
        Details: www.1lev6.com

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        • #5
          Newsflash: Don't exceed 20K on the resistor or the A/C won't work.
          2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
          Details: www.1lev6.com

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          • #6
            Update: I ordered (10) 18KOhm Resistors since radiosnack doesn't carry any that are the right resistance. If it works I'll be happy to send anyone who needs one a resistor for a buck so that your 2001/2002s can run 160s if you feel like it :D

            If it doesnt work, well I'm out of lunch money for a day I guess :D And the 180 will just be something I'll live with.
            2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
            Details: www.1lev6.com

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            • #7
              Update: I recieved the resistors, reinstalled my 160 stat, and changed my coolant back to 50/50. Reprogrammed the PCM for 160statness and everything so far is working fine. The 18K resistor is in the IAT, wish me luck :D

              Last night was great, 160 stat kept it running nice and cold around town... power was immense. I could easily bark the 1-2 and it was nice :D I sure hope this mod works [img]smile.gif[/img]
              2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
              Details: www.1lev6.com

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              • #8
                Great news! Hope it continues to work. If you get a chance, would you post a pic of how you have it wired?
                2001 Camaro M5 Coupe(1 of 2,737), no options, Whisper Lid, K&N Air Filter, Free Ram Air, MAFS Screen removed, SLP Manual Fan Switch, 160 thermo, DEE\'s T/B Spacer, EGR Block-off plate, IAT resistor, CAI to EGR air feed, B&M Ripper Shifter, SLP Replacement Grill, T/A Exhaust, SLP five spoke take-off wheels, BMR strut-tower brace, BMR Tunnel Brace, BMR 32/21 front & rear sway bars with poly, BMR Poly/Combo Rear Control Arms, Clear front & rear corners, HPP3 modified 87 Octane program.<p><a href=\"http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.cardomain.com/id/red2k1</a>

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                • #9
                  <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Red2K1:
                  Great news! Hope it continues to work. If you get a chance, would you post a pic of how you have it wired?<hr></blockquote>

                  Sure. Also if it works I would like to let everyone know I only bought 10 of these resistors but ended up getting 150 (OOPS?!)

                  They shipped straight from Taiwan. If you'd like some I'll send you 5 in an envelope for a buck (same price as radiosnack). I hope this works, itll help all of us here :D
                  2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                  Details: www.1lev6.com

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                  • #10
                    so far.... so good. :D
                    2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
                    Details: www.1lev6.com

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                    • #11
                      <blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Dominic:


                      Sure. Also if it works I would like to let everyone know I only bought 10 of these resistors but ended up getting 150 (OOPS?!)

                      They shipped straight from Taiwan. If you'd like some I'll send you 5 in an envelope for a buck (same price as radiosnack). I hope this works, itll help all of us here :D
                      <hr></blockquote>

                      LMAO!!!

                      [img]graemlins/rofl.gif[/img]

                      what the hell man? haha...
                      2000 NBM M6 Camaro Z28<br />323/335

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