Should I use a 160 degree thermostat?
Keep in mind a 160 thermostat does not guarantee your engine will run at that temp. All it is going to do is let the water flow earlier. Cold AIR, will increase power… but cold ENGINE will decrease it. You actually increase power, by upping the heat of an engine, as long as you can do so without causing detonation.
What does a 170 thermostat do?
The thermostats either 170 or 190 really cant control cylinder head temps accurately at all. Thats all about total water flow and radiator efficiency. The lower one simply fully opens sooner but once open has no effect. The higher one holds the motor consistantly at that temp.
Why would you use a lower temp thermostat?
A low-temp thermostat gives the cooling system a head start. This will help to prevent Engine Detonation and overheating.
What temp thermostat should I run?
According to ENERGY STAR, setting your thermostat to 68 degrees Fahrenheit (20 degrees Celsius) when you’re home is the ideal balance of comfort and energy efficiency.
What does a performance thermostat do?
The thermostat is there primarily to help the engine warm up in the morning. Some race teams do choose not to run a thermostat, but they are the minority. They usually run at least a restriction plate in place of the thermostat to slow down flow and allow some warm up to occur.
Do car thermostats have different temperatures?
The operation of the thermostat, open to close, is a range of about 20 degrees, so with different temp ratings, you can fine-tune the run temp of your vehicle. The colder the thermostat temp, the quicker it will open.
How hot should a 350 Chevy engine run?
200-212 is the optimal operating temp for a chevy v8; best power/ fuel economy, and least amount of wear. Towing uphill in 105 degree heat I ran at at around 130-140 for a while, but a good 180 degree thermostat will keep your temp 195-212 dgrees except in the nastiest/hottest conditions.
How does a Hypertech 160° thermostat improve performance?
Hypertech 160° and 180° Thermostats. A Hypertech PowerStat low-temp thermostat improves performance in two ways: first by increasing the mass flow rate of intake air, and second by reducing the engine’s tendency to detonate. From the laws of physics, cooler air is denser than warmer air. Since horsepower increases as the amount…
Why do you need a temp thermostat for bracket racing?
The PowerStat ensures that you leave the line at the same temperature on each run to give consistent maximum performance for bracket racing. A lower temp T-stat reduces the temperature of both the incoming air/fuel mixture and the surfaces of the combustion chamber, greatly reducing the tendency to detonate.
Why does the powerstat lower the temperature of the engine?
Since horsepower increases as the amount of air and fuel burned increases, cooler air (with more air molecules per cubic inch) makes more power. The PowerStat allows the engine to cool down to a lower temperature than the factory thermostat to make more power.
What does a lower temp T-stat do?
A lower temp T-stat reduces the temperature of both the incoming air/fuel mixture and the surfaces of the combustion chamber, greatly reducing the tendency to detonate. Detonation is an audible pinging / knocking sounds, refers to the spontaneous explosion of the unburned air/fuel mixture in the combustion chamber.