Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views !

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Apr 10, 2005 | 05:08 AM

mdixonjam

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Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views !

What do you guys think about using a low temp thermostat and/or thermoswitch with an all-motor application ?

They say they help to reduce engine temperature by activating the coolant/fan at lower temperatures. This should help to save the engine, minimize possible detonation and help engine performance.

Has anyone tried it?
Does it work?
Is so, which one to get - Spoon, Mugen, JR (Jackson Racing) ?

Thanks

Apr 10, 2005 | 05:16 AM

NJIN BUILDR

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Re: Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views ! (mdixonjam)

Max power is usually at low water temps (160-180) and high oil temps (250-270).For low emissions the factorys run higher water temps,and for reliability lower oil temps.
Glenn

Apr 10, 2005 | 07:05 AM

moto1320

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Re: Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views ! (NJIN BUILDR)

For a street motor I would say this is a bad idea. With the life of a daily driver I see it most likely contributing to engine wear. I'm going to go with Honda's preference on operating temperature unless heavily modified. my .02

May 11, 2005 | 10:18 PM

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Re: Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views ! (moto1320)

i recently bought a "spoon spec" thermostat for my car... i wonder if i should be worried

May 20, 2005 | 01:28 PM

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Re: Low temperature Thermostat & Thermoswitch - your views ! (auctionaccess)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by auctionaccess »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i recently bought a "spoon spec" thermostat for my car... i wonder if i should be worried</TD></TR></TABLE> all that means is its highly overpriced