Feel much better now. i was thinking of swapping out my thermostat to a 71 degree one, but seeing that winter is coming i think ill just keep the 80.
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Originally posted by nando View PostThere's no reason to swap in the cold thermostat. like I said, if you are overheating, there's a problem with the cooling system. A 70c thermostat won't ultimately prevent you from overheating, but it will make the engine run less efficiently.
On the race car it doesn't matter what thermostat I have in the car in summer temps. The engine will reach and stabilize at 185-195F when on track.The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL
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Stock M20 tstat is 80c which is 176f.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Originally posted by jlevie View PostRight! all the thermostat does is to set the initial maximum temperature of the engine. If more heat is being produced than the cooling system can shed the engine will run hotter than the thermostat setting.
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