Another 160 t stat sticking

F419sr1 · 10-06-2019, 04:45 PM

This is my third one so far two misumotos and one jet now. Is this just a problem with the 160s or are other people having problems with them sticking? Are there any other brands to look at?

Wilka_SS · 10-06-2019, 05:00 PM

I have a jet one I believe from ebay and have zero issues.

Scottyz · 10-06-2019, 05:04 PM

Pretty sure Katech makes one.

Agent K · 10-06-2019, 06:01 PM

I had the Mishimoto one but didn't install it because of the way it's designed compared to OEM. So, I bought one from Livernois; it's basically a refurbished OEM...no issues so far.

F419sr1 · 10-06-2019, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent K

I had the Mishimoto one but didn't install it because of the way it's designed compared to OEM. So, I bought one from Livernois; it's basically a refurbished OEM...no issues so far.

I’ll look at it. I went with the jet because it was recommended and they said they have never had a issue with one. I got around 5000 miles on it and today it started acting up.

*Joshinator99* · 10-06-2019, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by F419sr1

This is my third one so far two misumotos and one jet now. Is this just a problem with the 160s or are other people having problems with them sticking? Are there any other brands to look at?

There is already an in-depth thread on this. Multiple aftermarket brands are junk.

TLDR: The Katech 160 degree thermostat is the ONLY one you want IMO.

laynlo15 · 10-07-2019, 06:36 AM

Yep, happened to me at the track and caused my IATs to elevate and coolant got to 235 so I took mine completely out since I really don't drive it on the street or in cold weather. A gen6mike's failed at the drag strip also at Famoso in a test session.

F419sr1 · 10-07-2019, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by laynlo15

Yep, happened to me at the track and caused my IATs to elevate and coolant got to 235 so I took mine completely out since I really don't drive it on the street or in cold weather. A gen6mike's failed at the drag strip also at Famoso in a test session.

Evaporated it in the heat exchanger. Mine is still the closed loop. I’ll check to see if I have air in it now. I’m headed to pocono for the 1/2 mile roll races on Saturday. It stuck twice yesterday. The alarm went off reduced power I started to pull over and it opened and the temps went right down so I continued home. It did the same thing one more time. Both times the gauge showed 260 or pinned. Last time I watched it go up and then it came right back down.

I ordered a Kaytech

Rlhay2 · 10-07-2019, 10:49 AM

AMP and a few others make and LS3 style thermostat housing for the LT4. Perhaps those are more durable and reliable.

wnta1ss · 10-08-2019, 06:52 AM

Had the same experience as laynlo15, Mishimoto thermostat had problem at the track, tried another one and ended up having a problem with that one too. Trying the new Katech now, but have not had it long enough yet to give the all clear.

TJay74 · 10-08-2019, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Rlhay2

AMP and a few others make and LS3 style thermostat housing for the LT4. Perhaps those are more durable and reliable.

Yep, this is the winner here. I have the AMP (Advanced Modern Performance, Dalls TX) housing and LS3 style 160 stat on my car, zero issues with it. Had it since I put the Procharger D1SC on the car.

F419sr1 · 10-08-2019, 05:52 PM

How many miles on them. I got around 5000 on the jet.

TJay74 · 10-09-2019, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by F419sr1

How many miles on them. I got around 5000 on the jet.

I have 23k on the car now with about 12k on the car since the supercharger was installed.

10-06-2019, 04:45 PM	#1
F419sr1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Randolph Posts: 317	Another 160 t stat sticking This is my third one so far two misumotos and one jet now. Is this just a problem with the 160s or are other people having problems with them sticking? Are there any other brands to look at? __________________ Kooks full exhaust, Roto Fab, Whipple,Williams 103, Fore innovation, JRE cam and tuning

10-06-2019, 06:01 PM	#4
Agent K Drives: 2017 ZL1 6MT Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 190	I had the Mishimoto one but didn't install it because of the way it's designed compared to OEM. So, I bought one from Livernois; it's basically a refurbished OEM...no issues so far. __________________ 2017 ZL1 Arctic Blue Metallic / 6MT / sunroof / NAV / PDR / RotoFab CAI + dry filter / Tony Mamo TB V1 / Skip Shift Eliminator / Hurst Short Throw Shifter / ZL1 floor mats / Dead Pedal cover (to match other pedals) / ARH Catless 1-7/8" headers + ARH X-pipe + AWE Touring Axle-Back / Diode Dynamic smoked side markers / American Authority tow hook

10-08-2019, 05:52 PM	#12
F419sr1 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Randolph Posts: 317	How many miles on them. I got around 5000 on the jet. __________________ Kooks full exhaust, Roto Fab, Whipple,Williams 103, Fore innovation, JRE cam and tuning

10-06-2019, 05:00 PM	#2
Wilka_SS Drives: 2016 Nightfall Metallic Grey 2ss Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 121	I have a jet one I believe from ebay and have zero issues.

10-06-2019, 05:04 PM	#3
Scottyz 2019 ZL1 1LE MY GOON Drives: 1980 Z28 Big Red. Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Stoney Creek Posts: 2,061	Pretty sure Katech makes one.

10-07-2019, 06:36 AM	#7
laynlo15 Drives: 2022 Lt1 A10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: clark, mo Posts: 8,882	Yep, happened to me at the track and caused my IATs to elevate and coolant got to 235 so I took mine completely out since I really don't drive it on the street or in cold weather. A gen6mike's failed at the drag strip also at Famoso in a test session.

10-07-2019, 10:49 AM	#9
Rlhay2 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 309	AMP and a few others make and LS3 style thermostat housing for the LT4. Perhaps those are more durable and reliable.

10-08-2019, 06:52 AM	#10
wnta1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NH Posts: 1,713	Had the same experience as laynlo15, Mishimoto thermostat had problem at the track, tried another one and ended up having a problem with that one too. Trying the new Katech now, but have not had it long enough yet to give the all clear.

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