01-12-2005, 01:48 PM | #1 |
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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?
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01-12-2005, 01:51 PM | #2 |
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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.
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01-12-2005, 01:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: Temp question
well crap, can someone move this to 5.0 section?
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01-12-2005, 04:10 PM | #4 |
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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.
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Re: Temp question
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01-12-2005, 04:53 PM | #6 |
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Re: Temp question
I believe its 195*
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01-12-2005, 07:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Temp question
Go with a 180º. No need for a 160º. If the car overheats with a 180; there are other problems.
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01-13-2005, 09:37 AM | #8 |
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Re: Temp question
Topic Split and moved to EEC Management Forum
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