On a mildly modified motor, how much difference would a cooler t- stat make? I live in an area where it is hot and after about 15-20 min. of operation, I can feel a big difference in throttle response and it feels like a pig.
t-stat 160 180 or stock
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I am running a 160. Although it is not much lower than a 180 but it gives me a piece of mind when the temp outside hits 120. And with the fan switch mod it is probably the best that I can do to control the car from getting on the hot side.
I am running a 160. Although it is not much lower than a 180 but it gives me a piece of mind when the temp outside hits 120. And with the fan switch mod it is probably the best that I can do to control the car from getting on the hot side.
What is the fan switch mod?
Do a search on fan switch mod and broke7 I believe that he gives the instructions on which wires to tap.
It allows you to turn on your fan whenever you want instead of waiting on the computer to turn it on, and it still allows the computer to turn it on whenever it needs to.
It allows you to turn on your fan whenever you want instead of waiting on the computer to turn it on, and it still allows the computer to turn it on whenever it needs to.
i have the fan switch mod and instead of a tstat i use a regulator....i like it
180, I heard not for 160
won't matter...the temp rating on the t-stat is only the temp it opens at...once they open, the engine temp continues to increase to normal operating temp (210) no matter which one you are using. The lower temp units are a racing trick to get water to flow to the radiator sooner when doing short runs...as in drag racing. :idea:
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