160 degree thermostat

kbstang · March 18th, 2006, 09:36 AM

i havent seen one on any of the sites ive been to including mustangtuning.....slp has one in one of their power packages but i dont see it available just to buy minus the rest of the kit......any help.

fakesaleen · March 18th, 2006, 11:40 PM

autozone

kbstang · March 19th, 2006, 02:34 AM

thanks....

Roadhawg · March 19th, 2006, 08:52 AM

The coldest Thermosat I would go is 180.............................

kbstang · March 19th, 2006, 10:19 AM

whys that

Roadhawg · March 19th, 2006, 11:17 AM

There is a range where both optimum performance as well as minimal wear share similar characteristics. That number lies in the 175-180 degree range, which correspondingly requires a 180 degree thermostat.
Years of research show use of 160 degree thermostats is way too low to be considered for performance or engine longevity. Engine wear increased by DOUBLE at 160, than at 185 degrees.

DILO2001GT · March 24th, 2006, 08:28 PM

i have the 160* one from SLP. Just go to the website and do a search and you'll find it. Its only like 9 bucks, I think shipping is more than the part lol

1StockGT · March 25th, 2006, 01:09 AM

I have a hypertech 160* in mine. I got mine from performance unlimited here in Newport News, but you can find them on hypertech's site.

Casper98GT · March 27th, 2006, 10:38 PM

I just ordered the 160 from hypertech as well. I was planning on putting it in when i went pi in a few weeks. Should i not ??????????

1slo5.0 · March 27th, 2006, 11:04 PM

Originally Posted by Roadhawg

The coldest Thermosat I would go is 180.............................

Exactly! There is no benefit running a 160 degree thermostat in a street EFI car. The only thing you will notice is increased fuel consumption.

jivepepper · March 30th, 2006, 03:45 AM

Not to mention the fan won't come on until 190 unless you change the settings in the ecc. So the temp still goes to 190. 180 is as low as I will go and only with the fan on settings changed in the ecu to match the thermostat..

mustangman9550 · March 30th, 2006, 09:42 AM

Buyer beware! 160* thermos are not doing your engine any good. I have even heard of instances where engines were damaged because the oil did not rach a high enough viscosity to lub. the engine correctly. 180* is as low(atleast in a Mustang) as you should ever go imo! I have ran them all including 160* until I head of all the complications with them. 180*'s are more than sufficient...

00supercharged · August 4th, 2006, 11:19 PM

Exactly. don't go as low as 160, stay 180 or less like most others have said. I've delt with several speed shops and all of them said no lower than 180 and they've been in the beusiness for years. I actually had one shipped to me and after talking to my speed shop that tuned my car, he told me to send it back and that it wouldn't benefit at all.

For those of you who have one (160) get it changed back to minimum 180 unless yuu want problems in the future.

fallstar01 · August 7th, 2006, 06:52 PM

I got the SLP 160* from lmperformance.com

ChrisJ · August 7th, 2006, 07:34 PM

I also recommend nothing below a 180*...

stangliter04 · August 7th, 2006, 08:34 PM

180 is my vote and that comes from some smart guys.

DILO2001GT · August 11th, 2006, 09:56 PM

i've had my slp 160* thermostat for 2 years now and have had no problems. should i change it anyways to 180* to be more safe? in the slp performance pac they give the 160* thermostat so it can't be as bad as everyone says and im proof so far... (crosses fingers)

Drgnracin72 · August 11th, 2006, 10:49 PM

its not gonna gurt anything. i know lots of people who are running a 160 in there modular cars with no probs at all

03_stang · April 29th, 2010, 12:40 AM

I have had a 160 tstat in my car for a year an a half nothin has happened an my fans are not calibrated for it but my car still stays at 160 unless I'm stopped for a long time

Ryguy33 · April 29th, 2010, 12:58 AM

holy old post

March 18th, 2006, 09:36 AM	#1
kbstang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FOB KALSU, Iraq Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	160 degree thermostat i havent seen one on any of the sites ive been to including mustangtuning.....slp has one in one of their power packages but i dont see it available just to buy minus the rest of the kit......any help.

March 18th, 2006, 11:40 PM	#2
fakesaleen Enthusiast 1988 lx t-top Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Port Huron, MI. Posts: 530 iTrader: 0 reviews	autozone __________________

March 19th, 2006, 08:52 AM	#4
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	The coldest Thermosat I would go is 180............................. __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6L; 1995 Mustang 4.2L; Eaton MPX Supercharger, 11.61 @ 118mph

March 19th, 2006, 11:17 AM	#6
Roadhawg Regular Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 431 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a range where both optimum performance as well as minimal wear share similar characteristics. That number lies in the 175-180 degree range, which correspondingly requires a 180 degree thermostat. Years of research show use of 160 degree thermostats is way too low to be considered for performance or engine longevity. Engine wear increased by DOUBLE at 160, than at 185 degrees. __________________ 2003 Mustang Mach1 1995 Thunderbird LX 4.6L; 1995 Mustang 4.2L; Eaton MPX Supercharger, 11.61 @ 118mph

March 24th, 2006, 08:28 PM	#7
DILO2001GT Regular 2001 GT 11.9 @116 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: waltham, mass Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have the 160* one from SLP. Just go to the website and do a search and you'll find it. Its only like 9 bucks, I think shipping is more than the part lol __________________ 12.04 at 115mph with a 1.9 60'

March 19th, 2006, 02:34 AM	#3
kbstang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FOB KALSU, Iraq Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks....

March 19th, 2006, 10:19 AM	#5
kbstang Newbie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: FOB KALSU, Iraq Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	whys that

March 25th, 2006, 01:09 AM	#8
1StockGT Enthusiast 2003 Cobra Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Newport News,VA Posts: 628 iTrader: 1 reviews	I have a hypertech 160* in mine. I got mine from performance unlimited here in Newport News, but you can find them on hypertech's site.

March 27th, 2006, 10:38 PM	#9
Casper98GT Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: NEW HAMPSHIRE Posts: 2,395 iTrader: 0 reviews	I just ordered the 160 from hypertech as well. I was planning on putting it in when i went pi in a few weeks. Should i not ?????????? __________________ 91 LX, 5spd. Ex:Toyota/Ford tech Marine Machinery Technician, Department of Defense.

March 30th, 2006, 03:45 AM	#11
jivepepper MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a sombrero Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 1 reviews	Not to mention the fan won't come on until 190 unless you change the settings in the ecc. So the temp still goes to 190. 180 is as low as I will go and only with the fan on settings changed in the ecu to match the thermostat.. __________________ 2000 GT 665/540rwhp/rwtq On pump gas Best 1/4 638hp street tune 11.01, best trap 134MPH, 80*+day, 10.5" DD Cobra R's & 315/35/17 DR'S DYNO VID ---> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9uOS732mdA

March 30th, 2006, 09:42 AM	#12
mustangman9550 Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,AL Posts: 153 iTrader: 0 reviews	Buyer beware! 160* thermos are not doing your engine any good. I have even heard of instances where engines were damaged because the oil did not rach a high enough viscosity to lub. the engine correctly. 180* is as low(atleast in a Mustang) as you should ever go imo! I have ran them all including 160* until I head of all the complications with them. 180*'s are more than sufficient... __________________

August 4th, 2006, 11:19 PM	#13
00supercharged Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	Exactly. don't go as low as 160, stay 180 or less like most others have said. I've delt with several speed shops and all of them said no lower than 180 and they've been in the beusiness for years. I actually had one shipped to me and after talking to my speed shop that tuned my car, he told me to send it back and that it wouldn't benefit at all. For those of you who have one (160) get it changed back to minimum 180 unless yuu want problems in the future. __________________ 2000 GT, Ati Procharger, FR500 rims, Custom Katzkin Interior, 4-Way Air Ride, and so much more.....

August 7th, 2006, 06:52 PM	#14
fallstar01 Regular Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 184 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got the SLP 160* from lmperformance.com __________________

August 7th, 2006, 07:34 PM	#15
ChrisJ RLY SRS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ft. Meade, MD Posts: 36,743 Blog Entries: 4 iTrader: 9 reviews	I also recommend nothing below a 180*... __________________ 2008 Acura TL Type-S - 2008 EB Ford Expedition - 2002 Boosted GT - Sold Facebook Google+

August 7th, 2006, 08:34 PM	#16
stangliter04 Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Port St. John Florida Posts: 850 iTrader: 2 reviews	180 is my vote and that comes from some smart guys. __________________ Silver 04 Cobra... with a Whipple

August 11th, 2006, 10:49 PM	#18
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	its not gonna gurt anything. i know lots of people who are running a 160 in there modular cars with no probs at all __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

April 29th, 2010, 12:58 AM	#20
Ryguy33 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang Gt 3 seconds......flat Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: L.A. , California Posts: 1,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	holy old post __________________ Mods = stuff to make me take corner faster

August 11th, 2006, 09:56 PM	#17
DILO2001GT Regular 2001 GT 11.9 @116 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: waltham, mass Posts: 357 iTrader: 0 reviews	i've had my slp 160* thermostat for 2 years now and have had no problems. should i change it anyways to 180* to be more safe? in the slp performance pac they give the 160* thermostat so it can't be as bad as everyone says and im proof so far... (crosses fingers) __________________ 12.04 at 115mph with a 1.9 60'

April 29th, 2010, 12:40 AM	#19
03_stang Newbie 2003 mustang gt 14.5 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: brighton, colorado Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have had a 160 tstat in my car for a year an a half nothin has happened an my fans are not calibrated for it but my car still stays at 160 unless I'm stopped for a long time

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