I want to replace the thermostat on my 86" corvette to a 160 degree thermostat and was wondering if the throttlebody has to be removed to change it or will there be enough clearance without removing it Thanks!

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it's not necessary to remove the throttlebody. i changed a few and had just enough room.

 

Not too hard unless you have fat crooked knuckles like me...but I still was able to do. Go for it!

And welcome to the site. Don't forget the wave. Cheers

 

Changing your t-stat to a 160 degree might affect performance. TPI are designed to run 195 - 205 heat range. Fuel injection and combustion is more effecient at that temp.

 

It did mine. I put in a 160 T-stat and lost a little. put the 195 back in and it runs great. They make chips to go along with the 160 T-stat but I didn't change that. May make a difference but the car runs great like it is so....

 

Thanx everyone for responding: I really appreciate it

 

Would I benefit from changing my thermostat to 180degree thermostat ,the last time I drove the vette I saw temps of 210 degrees and both fans were working properly and it wasnt on a warm day.it only has 28,300 miles on it

 

I kinda doubt it. You might need to get the radiator cleaned. If you take it out, have it rodded.

 

Those temps are normal.