ss thermostat question

joseph.e.carter · 06-25-2009, 10:00 PM

hey guys,
just bought a 96 s10 ss and i've got a question about the thermostat. not sure exactly what temperature thermostat is on it but i would guess around a 210* thermostat, b/c the truck runs @ ~210* when running around town but when i pull a small boat it gets on up above 210 but not in the red. i noticed alot of people have put on 160* thermostat on their ss's. can anybody tell me what the purpose or reason is behind this, is the 160* thermo something i should check into more? thanks for any advice or information.

Joe c

03XBLAZER · 06-25-2009, 10:13 PM

The 160* tstat causes the engine to run cooler. If you don't reprogram the ECM for the lower temp, the fuel and spark tables are set wrong and performance and mileage will sufer a little. I've got a 160* in my '97 and reprogrammed the ECM...didn't notice any difference other than running cooler and not getting real hot for the heater in the winter.

NotaDime · 06-25-2009, 10:15 PM

it probably has an OEM stat which is a 195.....

if your in the south throw in a 180 stat.

210 is ok temp to run in the summer......nothing hotter though

joseph.e.carter · 06-25-2009, 10:32 PM

what's involved in reprogramming the ECM and about what would having that done cost?

any reason not to go ahead and put in the 160* thermo opposed to the 180*?

and i'm definitely in the south, lower alabama, 110 heat index right now ha.

johnhumid · 09-06-2009, 11:40 AM

it probably has an OEM stat which is a 195, programming the oem would be good for some purposes...

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06-25-2009, 10:00 PM	#1
joseph.e.carter Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Location: User is: OffLine	ss thermostat question hey guys, just bought a 96 s10 ss and i've got a question about the thermostat. not sure exactly what temperature thermostat is on it but i would guess around a 210* thermostat, b/c the truck runs @ ~210* when running around town but when i pull a small boat it gets on up above 210 but not in the red. i noticed alot of people have put on 160* thermostat on their ss's. can anybody tell me what the purpose or reason is behind this, is the 160* thermo something i should check into more? thanks for any advice or information. Joe c
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03XBLAZER Registered User Age: 37 Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 130 Location: Bryant, AR User is: OffLine	Re: ss thermostat question The 160* tstat causes the engine to run cooler. If you don't reprogram the ECM for the lower temp, the fuel and spark tables are set wrong and performance and mileage will sufer a little. I've got a 160* in my '97 and reprogrammed the ECM...didn't notice any difference other than running cooler and not getting real hot for the heater in the winter.
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NotaDime UN-BANNED B!TCHES!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 5,335 Location: Home. User is: OffLine	Re: ss thermostat question it probably has an OEM stat which is a 195..... if your in the south throw in a 180 stat. 210 is ok temp to run in the summer......nothing hotter though
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joseph.e.carter Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 22 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ss thermostat question what's involved in reprogramming the ECM and about what would having that done cost? any reason not to go ahead and put in the 160* thermo opposed to the 180*? and i'm definitely in the south, lower alabama, 110 heat index right now ha.
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09-06-2009, 11:40 AM	#5
johnhumid Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: ss thermostat question it probably has an OEM stat which is a 195, programming the oem would be good for some purposes... _________________ Humidifier filters
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