How do you install a new T Stat into LQ1

[Jakemetz63]

Im doing intake work this weekend and I was told to get a 180 T stat, hell its only 9 bucks at autozone, so I was like "why not"? How difficult is it to swap one out? Advice would be nice.

[SappySE107]

RE: How do you install a new T Stat into LQ1

Use a 195. 180 won't do a whole lot for you and for the hassle of doing it, its a complete waste of effort. That is, unless you need a new one. Then 180 or 195, either way. I prefer 195.

You need to bend a tab holding the coolant line year it in order to get to it. That is, unless you have a 96 or 97, then its easier I think.

[z34phoenix]

RE: How do you install a new T Stat into LQ1

on the 96+ is it pretty easy. just two bolts then done. I have a 180 from ZZP that was drilled to alow small amount of flow even when closed. it has done wonders to keep the temp down in traffic

[RednBlack]

Re: RE: How do you install a new T Stat into LQ1

Use a 195. 180 won't do a whole lot for you and for the hassle of doing it, its a complete waste of effort. That is, unless you need a new one. Then 180 or 195, either way. I prefer 195.

You need to bend a tab holding the coolant line year it in order to get to it. That is, unless you have a 96 or 97, then its easier I think.

I'm confuzed. Why use a 195, when we try to keep the engine cool? My fans kick on at 160.

[HayesPerformance]

Hello everyone,

It Depends on the CLIMATE, what the PURPOSE of the vehicle is.
I wouldn't recomend it if you live in a colder climate or don't need to do it. Any gains you would get and notice would be very little if your using it as a way of gaining any power. If a person is racing it on the track where your doing what you can to keep the temperature down then by all means YES it is practical using the 160 even. If you live in a HOT climate then YES it would be fine to use a 180.

Best regards to all,
David Hayes

[Kohburn]

generally speaking without tuning your milage will drop when switching to a colder thermostat

[HayesPerformance]

That is very ture too Kohburn!!!!!!!!!

The colder the engine runs from its normal opperating temperature the worse the milage, and this VERY true in cold climates.

[RednBlack]

I see, glad mine has been tuned.