Can anyone tell me if there are any quality low temp thermostats other than mugen? I have a mugen fan switch and i need a thermostat to match the fan switch (80c) I don't want to spend 80 bucks for a stupid mugen thermostat. If anyone could throw me some links or part numbers that would be great.
Thanks,
Dan

 

b.i.o.n. you can usually get lower than stock temps at a local parts store, like the boys, the zone, csk, etc.

dont go too low or you will always be in open loop.

 

well the fan switch works at 80c instead of the stock 93. So should i get a thermostat that opens at 80c as well correct. The goal is to keep a steady temp right? And what is b.i.o.n?

 

Jackson racing

http://www.importparts.com/sho...=3933

 

hot wire the fan to be on all the time. . . .

i never had a problem with stock temp thermostats, try changing the mixture and or the coolant brand you use, and hot wire the fan....shouldn't overheat...even with a stock radiator.

 

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nothing is overheating i'm doing this for tuning purposes. More stable the temp the easier and safer it is as far as tuning.

 

my mugen switch, thermostat, and cap did not change temps as much as spoon's products. my friends (spoon stuff) u can actually see the temp gauge sit between half and cold mark, while mine sits at middle, almost stock. not sure if anybody else had this issue with their mugen stuff.

 

i just got an 180 degree thermostat at autozone for like $9

 

i get stant thermostats that are 170 or so, they are a bit larger than the honda thermostat, so you just gotta trim it with some tin snips or whatever.. the rubber gasket will take care of any small imperfections from your cut. i belive they are around 10 bucks at most autoparts stores.

 

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the stock honda one I got was 171 degrees. even with the low temp switch the stock t-stat is fine the low temp fan switch kicks on at about 180. at least mine does

 

in all my experiance, the honda fan switch will kick the fan on @ 200(this is the temp i measured at the top of the radiator.)

edit... i didnt realise you were talking about a lower temp fan switch

 

Only run OEM.

http://www.hondata.com/techthermostat.html

It is very important to use the correct temperature thermostat in your cooling system, as the water temperature plays an important part in closed loop fueling operation.

Many people think that running a colder thermostat will keep their engine from over heating or that it will give some performance gain. This is incorrect and will just keep the engine from properly warming up. The engine should be between 185 and 200 degrees when fully warm.