Temp question

joker · 01-12-2005, 01:48 PM

I read on the web somewhere that running a 160 thermostat would actually hurt a fox's performance due to the fact that the engine isnt getting up to the 180 mark. Any opinions on this?

Shorty · 01-12-2005, 01:51 PM

devide the forums and you still post in the 4.6 section.

i have heard the same thing. i just went with a 180* in mine. it seems to work pretty well.

joker · 01-12-2005, 01:55 PM

well crap, can someone move this to 5.0 section?

Wicked · 01-12-2005, 04:10 PM

There is a certain temp, 170ish, that the ECU switches into closed loop mode. If it stays in open loop mode it will be running rich/bad gas mileage. 180 is considered the best temp thermo for performance apps due to this problem.

Some ECU switch into closed loop earlier, lower temp, and if you had such an ecu you could runa 160 degree thermo. Doug could datalog your car and see when yours goes into closed loop.

Italian LX · 01-12-2005, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wicked

Doug could datalog your car and see when yours goes into closed loop.

Or you could just pull the Binary up using the TwEECer software and see where it's set at.

Sendero · 01-12-2005, 04:53 PM

I believe its 195*

coupe · 01-12-2005, 07:50 PM

Go with a 180Âº. No need for a 160Âº. If the car overheats with a 180; there are other problems.

QWKSNKE · 01-13-2005, 09:37 AM

Topic Split and moved to EEC Management Forum

01-12-2005, 01:48 PM	#1
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Temp question I read on the web somewhere that running a 160 thermostat would actually hurt a fox's performance due to the fact that the engine isnt getting up to the 180 mark. Any opinions on this?

01-12-2005, 01:51 PM	#2
Shorty Pr0j3ct P1mp T1t3, y0! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Somewhere wondering why Crimson stole my avatar Posts: 2,022	Re: Temp question devide the forums and you still post in the 4.6 section. i have heard the same thing. i just went with a 180* in mine. it seems to work pretty well. __________________ 93 GT----225rwhp/287rwtq--------1/4 mile= (but getting better)

01-12-2005, 01:55 PM	#3
joker Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Southern Colorado Posts: 2,452	Re: Temp question well crap, can someone move this to 5.0 section?

01-12-2005, 04:10 PM	#4
Wicked Friends Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pell City, AL Posts: 1,371	Re: Temp question There is a certain temp, 170ish, that the ECU switches into closed loop mode. If it stays in open loop mode it will be running rich/bad gas mileage. 180 is considered the best temp thermo for performance apps due to this problem. Some ECU switch into closed loop earlier, lower temp, and if you had such an ecu you could runa 160 degree thermo. Doug could datalog your car and see when yours goes into closed loop. __________________ 2001 Cobra 'Vert Procharged and Intercooled 455rwhp/441rwtq Work Car: 2005 Honda Odyssey 400 whp Turbo V6, 6-speed, full cage, H&R Suspension, Brembo Brakes

01-12-2005, 04:53 PM	#6
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01-12-2005, 07:50 PM	#7
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	Re: Temp question Go with a 180Âº. No need for a 160Âº. If the car overheats with a 180; there are other problems.

01-13-2005, 09:37 AM	#8
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