Spoon, Mugen, & OEM thermostat specs

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Dec 28, 2001 | 10:44 AM

Eggman

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Spoon, Mugen, & OEM thermostat specs

anyone know the specs on the mugen or oem? the spoon is "Half Open at 65°C - Fully Open at 70°C"- http://www.spoonsports.com/engine4.html

is it even worth the cash??

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Dec 28, 2001 | 11:07 AM

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Re: Spoon, Mugen, & OEM thermostat specs (Eggman)

iam pretty sure the oem is 180 and the other's the spoon and mugen open at 160

Jan 2, 2002 | 04:27 PM

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Re: Spoon, Mugen, & OEM thermostat specs (rainforest)

i'm confused. dont you want it to open up later, so the engine warms up quick.

Jan 2, 2002 | 11:37 PM

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Re: Spoon, Mugen, & OEM thermostat specs (Eggman)

no, you want it to open earlier, so the engine runs cooler. Perfect operating temp for optimal combustion is 160 degrees, so you will want to maintain that temp when possible.