i got my mugen thermostat today, and that thing looks huge.... right part number and everything, but it just looks as if it's too big. anyone here has one?
any problems installing it??? any info is appreciated.

 

i have it and it fits just like stock....good quality part...just remove the stock one and replace it with the mugen one

 

can someone pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee tell me where the heck the thermostat is? I been trying to figure this out in my 98 SH

 

below the ignition coil....has a bleed bolt on top of the housing and a large coolant hose on one side of it

 

of course you'll have to take that hose off to get to it

 

how much was the thermostat? where did u get it?

 

got it from SIGNAL AUTO of torrance,CA. it was 60somethin......
SIGNAL is hella tite. they have a few JDM silvias and GTR's overthere that they're workin on. if you live close by go check it out... real eye candy those GTR's.

 

Im in NY, but that sounds pretty cool lol

 

tHANK YOU!! haha I've been askin for the longest time where the darn thermostat was, and nobody would tell me..

 

try not to laugh, but what is the purpose of having a mugen thermostat compared to an OEM one?

 

HAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!......J/K .... .Just so your engine will run a little bit more cooler.What it does it allows the thermostat to open sooner to let more coolant flow through the engine than a stock one would.A stock thermostat has a higher thermal rating,therefore it holds back the coolant from flowing through till the engine gets hot enough,the mugen will open up sooner cuz it has a lower thermal rating on it.Hope this helps

 

Do you think that your engine could run rich from not being in normal operating temperatures?

 

Is this something that would be good for FI cars?

 

possibly.

 

my friend used the Spoon one and he said that's what happened. If he'd drive downhill at night the needle would start going cold on the watertemp. He'd also run rich at times. That's why I opted against getting another thermostat.

I just wanted to ask those that did get it, what their experience has been like?

 

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Does anyone know the exact temperature for the Mugen one?

I'm about to replace the one I currently have installed. It says 78C on it, which is 172F.

 

^68* C

EDIT: From kingmotorsports.com

"This thermostat has the operating temperature set lower than normal. It prevents engine power loss by minimizing rapid water-temperature rises under harsh conditions such as during circuit driving. The use of a flow-control-type valve prevents hunting, thereby achieving rapid stabilization of the water temperature (the engine warms up within a short period). Operating temperature: 68°C (STD.: 76~80°C) Full-throttle acceleration temperature: 81°C (STD.: 90°C)"

I don't really see the point in having it, besides the JDM factor. I'll keep my cheap OE thermostat I think it was like $12 or something. Although I did by a box of HAMP oil filters

 

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68C = 154F

Wow, that sounds pretty cold? No one has problems with it?

 

at my job we offer 160 180 and 195 stats for like 350's and other domestics but i never checked what they offer for the lude ill check tomorrow

 

i have a mugen thermostat and fan switch for sale.. pm me if your interested

 

anyone ever have problems with it?

like car running too rich? etc?

 

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There is no reason to have one. It is a joke, especially for street cars.

It's amazing what people will buy just because of the name on it.

 

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like car running too rich? etc?</TD></TR></TABLE>

No problems. I've had the thermostat/fan switch combo for over 4 years with no issue. Mugen designed the thermostat to work within Honda's temperature range. It runs a little cooler on the streets and made a noticeable difference on the track; especially hot days. As mentioned, the biggest difference is at wide-open-throttle.

Brian.

 

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There is no reason to have one. It is a joke, especially for street cars.

It's amazing what people will buy just because of the name on it. </TD></TR></TABLE>

Other people might have their own reasons for using one.

For example, some people with a big turbo might switch to a half-size stock dual core del Sol Radiator so that they can fit everything. It might not cool down as well as a full-size Prelude radiator, hence there might be an advantage as to running this.

Another example for the Hybrid guys. Most of them run their stock single core Civic Radiators, and those thing run hot. They have a choice of either upgrading to a dual core radiator and a slim fan (which can be costly), or they might opt for the thermostat and switch combo, which is CHEAPER than the dual core + Slim Fan option.

It's not about name for me. Stock is 78C, or 172F. Find me one that opens somewhere between Mugen and stock, and I'll opt for that one. Mugen is 68C. If there's one that's inbetween like 74C, find me one that opens somewhere between Mugen and stock, and I'll opt for that one.

 

the purpose of the mugen thermostat is making the motor run cooler.. which tricks the ecu in adding more fuel... so your gonna be running rich... mugen intended the thermostat to be used with the mugen ecu... if you have the mugen ecu and thermostat.. you will notice a difference... mugen made the thermostat so you wouldnt have to change out injectors for more fuel... this is wut lawrence from Dynospotracing told me