I installed the motorcraft based thermostat from ReischePerformance yesterday. The engine warms up more quickly and runs about 180 degrees on a warm Pennsylvania day. The only hard part was holding the Cobra over my shoulder so I could burp it. Great product Joel!!!
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Good to hear. I'll be installing mine tomorrow and attempting to adjust the fans with my SCT Xcal II
01cobravortech
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01cobravortech
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There's a guy on ModularFords that was posting that his Termie was running rather hot after switching to an auto. And he reported a remarkable drop in temps after going with Joel's t-stat. The proof is in the pudding. Good job Joel! Its only a matter of time before thousands take the plunge.
Burping the Cobra
This is the best burping method I have found...
1. Install thermostat and lose about 2 gallons of coolant in the process
2. Remove the degas cap and fill coolant bottle to fill line
3. Install the degas cap
4. Remove the crossover tube plug..these can be difficult to loosen
5. Install a funnel in the crossover tube..must be tight..wrap spout in duct tape to be sure funnel is water-tight in crossover tube
6. Fill crossover tube with coolant until the funnel is still about one quarter fill and no more coolant can be added
7. Squeeze the upper two radiator hoses five times each..air will bubble out of the coolant in the funnel
8. Start the engine and run for 5 minutes..air will bubble out of coolant in funnel and level will rise
9. Shut of engine and let cool for 10 minutes.. Coolant in funnel will drop so have extra on hand and maintain the level in the funnel
10. Crack the degas cap to allow the level in the funnel to drop to about one inch above the bottom of the funnel and close the cap.
11. Remove the funnel and install the crossover tube plug
12. Fill the degas bottle if necessary.. drive the car..check for leaks
13. Cool engine overnight and top off degas bottle, if necessary
This is the best burping method I have found...
1. Install thermostat and lose about 2 gallons of coolant in the process
2. Remove the degas cap and fill coolant bottle to fill line
3. Install the degas cap
4. Remove the crossover tube plug..these can be difficult to loosen
5. Install a funnel in the crossover tube..must be tight..wrap spout in duct tape to be sure funnel is water-tight in crossover tube
6. Fill crossover tube with coolant until the funnel is still about one quarter fill and no more coolant can be added
7. Squeeze the upper two radiator hoses five times each..air will bubble out of the coolant in the funnel
8. Start the engine and run for 5 minutes..air will bubble out of coolant in funnel and level will rise
9. Shut of engine and let cool for 10 minutes.. Coolant in funnel will drop so have extra on hand and maintain the level in the funnel
10. Crack the degas cap to allow the level in the funnel to drop to about one inch above the bottom of the funnel and close the cap.
11. Remove the funnel and install the crossover tube plug
12. Fill the degas bottle if necessary.. drive the car..check for leaks
13. Cool engine overnight and top off degas bottle, if necessary
just ordered mine :dancenana:
Glad to see so many are going with Joel's product! I installed mine last night after finishing up my blower swap. I need to put a few miles on the car to burp the system then it's off to the dyno I go. I'll have some datalogs and info for mine in the next couple of weeks.
I have one I need to install as well. Excellent product.......
01cobravortech
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Mine is going in 3 weeks from now. Will finally have a chance to see the impact on my cooling system.
This is a pretty good procedure, the only thing I would add is on the last step: check and top off the crossover tube instead of the (degas bottle) reservoir. Then do it again the next couple of days. Unfortunately the degas bottle is not very good at... well, degassing :lol1: The reservoir rarely needs to be topped (or even opened) after it is filled the first time, check and fill at the crossover plug... ALWAYS. I'm going to put a procedure with pics up on the site soon.
Definitely interested to see what the port update and TB puts down.
**CONGRATS! 1st Place Award for longest owned but uninstalled thermostat**
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TORQJNKY
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Just picked one up about 30 seconds ago. I've heard nothing but good things and can't wait to get it installed. Not going to try and win the longest owned and not installed prize. Thanks.
At this point I don't think that's going to happen, I've been working hard to grow the business and sales have been steadily increasing over the past few months. Lethal is planning on carrying the stats very soon and I have ideas for a couple more products this summer :idea:
Joel, I'd like to order one, but would rather just send you money order than use paypal. Can you pm me your address, and how much to send?
thanks, Brian
thanks, Brian
Awesome!
You're aware that you don't have to have a Paypal acct, right? You can use a CC just like any other internet checkout. PM me if you still want to send a check or money order.
Wow congrats Joel glad to see the stats are getting out there, ill be getting one as well...Also cant wait for the new products:beer:
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