I just bought an EWP!
04-23-2007, 11:15 AM
#21
Originally Posted by ShevrolayZ28
It's in. 
All went smoothly except I had to grind a bit off the bottom of the throttle body's cam. I used the 180 deg thermostat and I did not drill wholes through it. The car is running just a smidgen cooler than when it was stock. I may try a 160 or maybe drill a couple holes in the 180. I may also install a manual override for the fan control.
All went smoothly except I had to grind a bit off the bottom of the throttle body's cam. I used the 180 deg thermostat and I did not drill wholes through it. The car is running just a smidgen cooler than when it was stock. I may try a 160 or maybe drill a couple holes in the 180. I may also install a manual override for the fan control.
04-23-2007, 11:41 AM
#22
Thanks, Steve. I think I'll take your advice and try a 160.
BTW, I re-used the stock water spout (The Meziere one is like $110!). I ported the inside of that sucker and got rid of the extra metal. I also gave a quick polishing to the belt tensioner and spout.
The pump looks pretty sweet in there.
BTW, I re-used the stock water spout (The Meziere one is like $110!). I ported the inside of that sucker and got rid of the extra metal. I also gave a quick polishing to the belt tensioner and spout.
The pump looks pretty sweet in there.
04-23-2007, 12:22 PM
#24
Originally Posted by ShevrolayZ28
Thanks, Steve. I think I'll take your advice and try a 160.
BTW, I re-used the stock water spout (The Meziere one is like $110!). I ported the inside of that sucker and got rid of the extra metal. I also gave a quick polishing to the belt tensioner and spout.
The pump looks pretty sweet in there.
BTW, I re-used the stock water spout (The Meziere one is like $110!). I ported the inside of that sucker and got rid of the extra metal. I also gave a quick polishing to the belt tensioner and spout.
The pump looks pretty sweet in there.
04-23-2007, 08:09 PM
#25
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
What did you use to tighten the Meziere neck (the one that the thermostat sits behind)? I ended up scratching mine using some channel lock pliers
04-23-2007, 11:57 PM
#27
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Yeah...I measured it with my calipers, and it came out to 2", and I just don't have anything that big (and you can't really find much that big easily).
04-24-2007, 11:26 AM
#30
Since feb I think the meziers are shipping with 180's. Anyway that's what Meziere told me. Look at the box and see what date it is. I guess I should have said the new Mezieres. Mine was drop shipped from the factory when I bought it from Tbyrne. Got a great deal on it with free shipping and I had it within a week.
04-24-2007, 11:34 AM
#32
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
Got mine shipped from TByrne through the same deal in the same time frame...not sure on the date of the pump, though, as I can't find the box. Neither here nor there though...
well actualy I was late and missed the GP. I contacted him and he made me a deal I couldn't refuse though. He sent me a thermostat too so now I have an extra so I dont think he knew about Meziere's new plan either. It was cool with me. I didnt have to drill the t-stat and actualy just looked into the neck to make sure it was there. Was tooooo easy Then used a bosch relay and the ign wire relay like the howtosite shows an it works perfect. Looks so sexy in there too~
06-01-2007, 10:47 AM
#33
Originally Posted by MeentSS02
What did you use to tighten the Meziere neck (the one that the thermostat sits behind)? I ended up scratching mine using some channel lock pliers
Yesterday I managed to install a 160 deg stat without scratching anything.
- For better access, I removed the TB, the accessory belt tensioner, and the water pump bolt just below the spout.
- I wrapped the jaws of my largest channel locks with a few layers of electrical taped. I carefully put the jaws to the hex portion of the spout, gave it a squeeze and carefully turned it loose.
Initially, I tried to undo the spout using a rubber strap wrench but it just slipped....so just wrap some big old channel locks with electrical tape and have at it - carefully!
EDIT: Also, don't bother trying to install the Mr Gaksket brand thermostats - they won't fit! Get the cheapo generic brand and you're good to go.
