Thermostat Rec. On Supercharged Cars?
07-18-2008, 04:03 PM
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Thermostat Rec. On Supercharged Cars? What temp thermostats would you guys recommend on a supercharged z06? i was thinking 180 or 160 over the 195. Any ideas and please state why if so. Thanks!
07-18-2008, 05:03 PM
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Thanks guys! im doing a little work on a friends car and i couldnt believe he had the factory thermostat still with a magnacharger on it! This thing gets heat soaked! Figured 160 would be a good choice just wanted some reassurance!
07-18-2008, 06:01 PM
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For a road car, race car, what driving conditions ??
I found that with the cold stat in place, I got a LOT of condensation within the crankcase and breather system.
Im now back to 86degC stat ( circa 185-190F )
If I was going racing in very warm weather, I would refit the 160F stat, but for all the rest of time, I'd be back to the 185F
I found that with the cold stat in place, I got a LOT of condensation within the crankcase and breather system.
Im now back to 86degC stat ( circa 185-190F )
If I was going racing in very warm weather, I would refit the 160F stat, but for all the rest of time, I'd be back to the 185F
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We usually run in very hot weather and beat on the car pretty hard. with the stock thermo we were running 220-230 on the temp and oil was hotter yet. Has an oil cooler too. I think 160 would be a good choice for this one. Normally i wouldnt recommend one but in this case I think its a good idea
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