I just bought an EWP!
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.
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.
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.
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
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).
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Verdad Gallardo 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.
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...
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~
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.
