can anyone give me instructions how to install a 160 degree thermostat on an 02 3.8 camaro? i know its easy but idk what to do with my coolant.. drain it.. dont drain it.. idk alot of people are saying different things.. so if anyone could just give me a complete write up on how to install a 160 degree thermostat in my 02 3.8 camaro, that would be great.
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Re: 160 degree thermostat write up?
you take 2 bolts out of the housing, let the fluid pour out, take the old thermo out, and replace the new thermo and gasket and put the 2 bolts back in, then fill the rad up with more coolant
thats about it
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And I think you need to tune for it, otherwise you're going to get the SES light if the engine keeps running too cold as far as the PCM is concerned.2002 Silver Firebird A4<br />T-Tops, Leather, Y87, W68, Chrome Wheels<br />Bone Stock
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Re: 160 degree thermostat write up?
Originally posted by Rob Bell View PostAnd I think you need to tune for it, otherwise you're going to get the SES light if the engine keeps running too cold as far as the PCM is concerned.
Regarding the actual install. If your scared to spill a little bit of coolant, drain a small amount. Otherwise, just pull the housing off. You won't loose a lot anyways.
Secondly. Do Not attempt to install the thermostat until your car has been sitting for a long time and the coolant is cold or has lost pressure. You can check by squeezing the rubber hose.
3rd.. I wrote this because I'm bored. This information is all over this website. Where do you think I learned from?
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Originally posted by Rob Bell View PostAnd I think you need to tune for it, otherwise you're going to get the SES light if the engine keeps running too cold as far as the PCM is concerned.
With 160* your car will operate at 165* temp. most of the time and prolong driving will bring it up to 180-190*. If you get stuck on a heavy traffic your temp will still go up to 210* and your fan will kick in.
When you replace the gasket though be sure the surface is nice and clean and smooth. Otherwise you'll experience coolant leak.
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Ok, HP tuners is definitely used by anyone with forced induction because of the necessity. But to get the full benefits of mods like intake, exhaust, valvetrain, etc... HP tuners "unlocks" that power.
So I wouldn't nearly exclude HP tuners to just FI.
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Originally posted by ava1219 View Postwhat exactly does the hp tuner do? and how do i get it to do what its supposed to do?sigpic
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