Luke Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 What exactly will installing a lower temp thermostat do? I mean other than keeping the engine cooler. Will it affect the performance of the heater (less output)? Will it increase the life of the engine? Thanks. Like This One Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadowns Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 A cooler engine temp + more timing from a tune, and boost from a supercharger will = more HP. CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEEZARR1&SS Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 So what is the best way of going about an install of a thermostat?? Best place to buy?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchitwo Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Luke this one is a little less expensive but will serve the same puropse.... the shipping on the lingenfelter one is pretty hefty... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox_forma Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Does the local auto parts store not carry thermostats for our trucks yet or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 WoW! Lingenfelter charges 17 bucks for shipping on a 27 dollar part (and that's just UPS ground). Something doesn't add up. Will that other thermostat from lmperformance fit the LQ9? I'm an engine mod virgin. I guess they must be more universal than I thought. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLink Posted May 19, 2005 Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Tom Byrne sells them for $19.99 and he's a sponsor. I'm sure he won't double the price to ship, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Posted May 19, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2005 Thanks! I just order one from Tom Byrne. I had to pick up a Volant CAI too. I've seen that same intake for $40 more at Truck Performance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks! I just order one from Tom Byrne. I had to pick up a Volant CAI too. I've seen that same intake for $40 more at Truck Performance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> have you guys seen MPG decreases with the lower operating temp? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSThunder Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks! I just order one from Tom Byrne. I had to pick up a Volant CAI too. I've seen that same intake for $40 more at Truck Performance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> have you guys seen MPG decreases with the lower operating temp? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nope. Bryan's tune has helped my MPG. I'm avg. 16.4 on the past 500 miles and I haven't been easy on it. Of course I don't drive 100 MPH all the time(2 tickets within 6 months stopped that) but I don't take it easy on the SS either. If I drove in the city more often I'm sure the MPG would be less but it's still better than when the SS was stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
383ss Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 Thanks! I just order one from Tom Byrne. I had to pick up a Volant CAI too. I've seen that same intake for $40 more at Truck Performance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> have you guys seen MPG decreases with the lower operating temp? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Nope. Bryan's tune has helped my MPG. I'm avg. 16.4 on the past 500 miles and I haven't been easy on it. Of course I don't drive 100 MPH all the time(2 tickets within 6 months stopped that) but I don't take it easy on the SS either. If I drove in the city more often I'm sure the MPG would be less but it's still better than when the SS was stock. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> well, I don't mean the tune, just the Thermostat swap. btw, the DIC isn't very accurate with MPG, was the measured at the pump or on the display? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jchitwo Posted May 20, 2005 Report Share Posted May 20, 2005 I'm gettin about 15mph city and 18mpg hwy at the pump on bryans tune.... but my dic shows about 16/19....... I drive my truck veery nice though beacuse gas is soo expensive.... but it hasn't stopped the occasional bit o' fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Talker Posted May 21, 2005 Report Share Posted May 21, 2005 "have you guys seen MPG decreases with the lower operating temp?" Yes. My around town milage really couldn't tell much difference. But on Highway trips I noticed a significant drop in milage. I put the stock thermostat back in since I average 1000 miles a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FuelSlut Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 my MPG took a frumpy after 160 stat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSLink Posted May 25, 2005 Report Share Posted May 25, 2005 There is a lot of debate as to whether these Gen III engines run better N/A at higher or lower coolant temps. For me the decision was easy because with the blower I want to do what I can to keep the underhood temperature down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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