Having trouble finding a GOOD thermostat...
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Racer
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Having trouble finding a GOOD thermostat...
So I decided to go with an OEM-Temp Fail-Safe 195* Thermostat. Problem is it's making the car run at 210-220. A little warm for my comfort.
Now, if I take out the thermostat it won't go above 150-160.
I tried using a 160* Thermostat, but the Mr Gasket ones still don't get the car warmer than about 170, still too cold.
I just need a thermostat that will do it's job and keep the car running at the 200 degree mark, anyone have reccomendations for brands that work right?
Now, if I take out the thermostat it won't go above 150-160.
I tried using a 160* Thermostat, but the Mr Gasket ones still don't get the car warmer than about 170, still too cold.
I just need a thermostat that will do it's job and keep the car running at the 200 degree mark, anyone have reccomendations for brands that work right?
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Racer
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This cheapy has always worked well for me,right at 200.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...1698416709____
edit - I do drill a hole in it.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...1698416709____
edit - I do drill a hole in it.
Burning Brakes
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I had a stewart warner high flow 195 thermostat installed and it ran warm (205 etc). I put either a 180 or a 185 degree thermostat in and it was a different car, it always runs cool now.
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Didn't your "high dollar" engine builder provide you a 'stat that will allow the engine to run at "design" temp? Or at least provide a toll free tech line to recommend a suitable part? I assume they have a recommended vendor/part number since there's a specific temp range spec for their engine.
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Melting Slicks
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This cheapy has always worked well for me,right at 200.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...1698416709____
edit - I do drill a hole in it.
http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/web...1698416709____
edit - I do drill a hole in it.
Thanks, Mick
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Racer
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From: Glendale AZ
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Racer
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Didn't your "high dollar" engine builder provide you a 'stat that will allow the engine to run at "design" temp? Or at least provide a toll free tech line to recommend a suitable part? I assume they have a recommended vendor/part number since there's a specific temp range spec for their engine.
Last edited by volition; Jun 11, 2011 at 03:42 AM.
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Stant was the original supplier to GM. I do not know who owns them these days but they used to make very good t-stats.
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Racer
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With the 180, it's running at 196 on thermometer.
213 wouldn't be so bad except it's indicated as about 225 on the dash gauge.. kind of unnerving while driving the thing, ya know? The 196 it runs at now shows at 200-205 which is much more comftrable to look at.
Last edited by volition; Jun 11, 2011 at 03:57 PM.
Burning Brakes
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Go with the Robert Shaw - IIRC, it is designed such that if it "sticks" it will stick open, not shut.
Also, IIRC, there's an old thread here that contains a paper written by someone at GM in which they recommend use of a 180 degree thermostat.
Also, IIRC, there's an old thread here that contains a paper written by someone at GM in which they recommend use of a 180 degree thermostat.
Last edited by VCuomo; Jun 12, 2011 at 06:07 PM.
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Auto zone has a Fail Safe brand of theromstat, that if it does fail it, it will stay open vs closed. My Mr Gasket thermostat lasted about 500 miles when it failed and stayed closed which is not good.