[matjow]

Well, I got my fan replaced by the dealer. I confirmed that both the low speed and the high speed are working. I dropped-in a 160 Degree Thermostat. Finally, I topped-off the coolant with a 50/50 mix of Dexcool and water.

Now, my SSR runs at a normal operating temperature of between 185 and 190 on the highway and 200 to 205 in stop and go traffic. And, that is here in Tampa, Florida where the temp was 93 with a "feels like" temp of 100.

We'll see how long it lasts.

Matt

 

[JOHN317]

160 deg Thermo

Where did u get it? Part #?

 

[artsmart]

Well, I got my fan replaced by the dealer. I confirmed that both the low speed and the high speed are working. I dropped-in a 160 Degree Thermostat. Finally, I topped-off the coolant with a 50/50 mix of Dexcool and water.

Now, my SSR runs at a normal operating temperature of between 185 and 190 on the highway and 200 to 205 in stop and go traffic. And, that is here in Tampa, Florida where the temp was 93 with a "feels like" temp of 100.

We'll see how long it lasts.

Matt

Wonder how this will effect emission check here in good ol' CA. Would like to do this as well because it really makes me nervous after the last fan failure and the high temps we have had this year (110+)...especially nervous since I seem to be watching the gauge more than the road :lol

 

[matjow]

John 317 - Here you go - 2005 only

Check-out the links below if anybody wants to get one for their 2005 LS2 SSR:

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/gto-c5-thermostat.html

http://www.lingenfelter.com/store/ln1001.html

http://www.pfyc.com/store/merchant....NEW&AFFIL=yfeed

http://www.lmperformance.com/4408/4.html

 

[JOHN317]

Artsmart, when you go for your smog test, put the stock one back in.

 

[JOHN317]

Thanks!

I just ordered mine. This has always been a performance mod for the Camaro.