I was just gonna say
My engine doesn't run steadily at 180 with the 180 stat
The stat simply opens sooner at 180. On the highway I see 183 -185 but it can get warmer with traffic but nothing like the factory temps of 225+
There are some that have run 160 stats and caused many problems 180 seems to be the sweet spot
STEVE

 

Exactly. The camaro and vettes can get away with a 160 stat because there is no airflow and engine compartment temps can jump into the 200 degree range so with the 160 they run between 180-190 degrees. 5.7 hemis should not use at stat under 180.

 

Has anyone dynoed the Hemifever 93 tune with mods such as a CAI, TSTAT, exhaust, and TB for example, to see what the actual HP gains are.


Just curious if there are any real world numbers.

 

I've got mine--just need to take some time to install it. Factory thermostats make this thing run way too hot, even in cold weather.