drilling the thermostat

[static74]

I'm doing the crossover delete on my mach, and moving the thermostat up top. It was recommended to drill 3x 3/16 holes in the 180* stat. This seems a bit excessive, what can you guys recommend to me for this? Does there need to be flow past this stat since I'm removing the bypass?

 

[Brutal Metal]

It's gonna fully open when reaching it operating temp... I'm not a fan of drilling stats and neither is Joel and I'd trust his opinion For Sure.... Consider using one of his 170's if your worried about running hot

 

[01cobravortech]

I'm doing the crossover delete on my mach, and moving the thermostat up top. It was recommended to drill 3x 3/16 holes in the 180* stat. This seems a bit excessive, what can you guys recommend to me for this? Does there need to be flow past this stat since I'm removing the bypass?

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Reische Performance FORD-4D 170° Performance Thermostat - Thermostats - Cooling - 03-04 SVT Cobra

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I've done the t-stat drilling myself. It doesn't perform like his innovative piece.

 

[UnleashedBeast]

Both answers above have solved this thread!

 

[static74]

Sorry guys, I should have mentioned that the inline housing from ModularSpeed Im running uses a small block GM style stat.