Thermostat ??

[svtleen]

Yesterday, I decided to look at my 160 degree stat so I removed the 2 bolts holding down the housing and when I looked at it, it was fully open and I don't see any copper valve that open/shuts the stat. To me it look like it was just a frame or a dummy stat and radiator water would just run all the time. Is this bad for the engine?:shrug:

 

[SVTDom]

i took the thermostat completly out of my 90 stang. It would constantly stick shut and temps would go threw the roof!

i dont know if its ok on a terminator thou, my 90 was perfectly fine.

 

[Pock]

I had the above mentioned issues with mine so I got a new one that worked. This weekend I just switched to one of Joel's.. I think you can get them from Lethal now. TO answer your question no it won't hurt it. But it's better to run one to get to op temp quicker.

 

[03cobra#694]

Get this T-Stat and don`t look back.As mentioned Lethal now sells them.
http://www.svtperformance.com/forum...ostat-cooling-system-reische-performance.html

 

[JB]

I use STANT #14138
(cost: $6)

180* works for me and warms up quickly

It completely blocks the bypass when open

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[Tractionless1]

I wouldn't use anything but the Reische perf. from Lethal.

 

[JB]

Reische is a modified 14138...

I'm comfortable with 180* as opposed to 170*, especially since I often drive in cool weather.

For those who desire to lower their operating temps further, Joel's unit is the one to go with! :beer:

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[04cobra13]

Reische is a modified 14138...

I'm comfortable with 180* as opposed to 170*, especially since I often drive in cool weather.

For those who desire to lower their operating temps further, Joel's unit is the one to go with! :beer:

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x1000000

 

[Jomo1994z71]

I have Joel's works great

 

[cobracide]

seeing as u r in ca.. use Joel's stat.

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

Yup my t-stat or a Stant 14138 (and NAPA 109 clone) are really the only ones that fit properly other than the overpriced OEM unit (which is made by Stant) :rollseyes

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

it look like it was just a frame or a dummy stat and radiator water would just run all the time.

I have to admit I'm a little curious as to what you've got there. Any chance you can post a pic of this thing?

 

[svtleen]

Sorry, I closed it up and fill it with new coolant already. I will post up pics of it when I change it out to ur 170 degree stat.

 

[jm@ReischePerf]

I will post up pics of it when I change it out to ur 170 degree stat.

Yeah you probably want to get that thing out of there before the cooler weather hits.