Best Thermostat....

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Best Thermostat....

July 21, 2012, 04:24:34 PM

Should I get a factory rated temp thermostat, or go with a 180 degree piece, or other? 106 degrees here today by the way.

Edit.... The Sport has been getting a bit too warm on the gauge. No, I haven't installed an aftermarket gauge. I am checking the intake gasket for a leak next week, and maybe, the head gasket on the driver side. I am thinking that's where I'm losing water. The Sport has no external leaks, and I haven't seen oil in the pan. I'm thinking a tiny, consistent leak in a gasket.

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Reply #1 – July 21, 2012, 05:57:50 PM

Quote from: vinnietbird;394709

and I haven't seen oil in the pan.

Uhhhh vinnie......... no oil in the pan huh??

J/K I know you meant water, but being the smart@$$ that I am, I just couldn't resist. ;)

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Reply #2 – July 21, 2012, 07:29:39 PM

Think he meant water lol.

Wouldn't you want a "cooler" T-stat...like a 160 or 165?

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Reply #3 – July 21, 2012, 09:44:47 PM

180 is as cool as I'D go, unless you had a chip that recommended it. Running your ECT 40 degrees colder is bound to bork up your fuel calc on a stock calibration.

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Reply #4 – July 21, 2012, 10:33:26 PM

180* , Do you have a cylinder leak down tester? Id pop the radiator cap off and pressurize each cylinder to check your head gaskets. Just look for bubbles.

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Reply #5 – July 21, 2012, 10:34:42 PM

I've always ran 180* with electric fan and good controller, with using the a/c on a hot day 95*+ in traffic I never had issues. If your not using an electric fan and a decent controller than I would upgrade, its much cleaner looking and all your temp problems will be gone

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Reply #6 – July 22, 2012, 12:23:19 AM

LOL, yes, I did mean "water". 180 it is. I've got a compression check to do, balance test again, and, grab a new fan controller. Mine fragged about a year or so ago, and I just wired to run all the time.

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Reply #7 – July 22, 2012, 09:13:06 AM

Iv'e had good luck the Hayden brand fan controllers. Make sure you wire in relays so you don't burn up the fan controller. Also you asked for the best thermostat. I would have to say one with a little bubbler hole or a fail safe. Or even buy the standard unit and drill a small hole in the flat area. Also unless your running a tuner or chip I would stick with the stock temp stat.

Hope that helps
Stuckman