Thermostat Brand
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Thermostat Brand
After a couple of passes at the track this past friday, my engine has been running a lot hotter than usual. Usually my temp gauge never goes past 210 but lately it's getting close to or even past the 3/4 mark.
I'm planning on flushing the radiator next weekend and swapping the thermostat. Is there a difference between the "performance" thermostats made by hypertech or be-cool and the autozone or oreilly thermostats? I can get a tstat from oreilly for 20 but the hypertech ones cost around 50. If they're all the same I'd rather save my money.
Also, after a few searches on several forums, I cant seem to find a clear answer on whether the 160* or 180* is better for the engine. My car is most stock, only headers and intake. What temp should I get? I live in houston so it gets pretty hot down here, but I might be moving to the north for college next year.
I'm planning on flushing the radiator next weekend and swapping the thermostat. Is there a difference between the "performance" thermostats made by hypertech or be-cool and the autozone or oreilly thermostats? I can get a tstat from oreilly for 20 but the hypertech ones cost around 50. If they're all the same I'd rather save my money.
Also, after a few searches on several forums, I cant seem to find a clear answer on whether the 160* or 180* is better for the engine. My car is most stock, only headers and intake. What temp should I get? I live in houston so it gets pretty hot down here, but I might be moving to the north for college next year.
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Originally Posted by Grimes
I would just get the 180° stat - unless you reprogram the fan temps in the computer, you really won't get the benefit of a lower temp one anyway.
I don't think you have to worry about branding in this case, btw.
I don't think you have to worry about branding in this case, btw.
could i benfit from a T-stat. i lowered the fan temps by 15*
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It depends what they are rated at, the 160* stat is good, it will keep engine temps down, but you have to have your fans reprogrammed for this to take effect. 180* is too close to stock to be worth changing.