| Re: 160 stat |
Subject: Re: 160 stat by Strick on 2011/9/4 14:51:07 One more tidbit of info, there is a VSS that tells the ECM to turn off the fans at about 35 mph. How do I know this? I put a manual set of switches in my cockpit that bypasses the ECM and grounds the signal to the relay that turns on the fans. If I forget to turn the fans off (back to normal) and I go above 35 mph the check engine light comes on which tells me the ecm senses a problem with the VSS. Next, I, also, believe that a 160 stat does NOT reduce your operating temps. It just opens sooner. Once open, whether it's a 160,180 190, or 195, the stat is no longer controlling temps, unless you are driving in Alaska and the engine coolant drops below the stat temp. My theory is that when guys change to a 160 stat, they don't take into account that they are changing and flushing out the coolant which would probably allow the cooling system to work more efficently. |
