03-30-2017 | #21 |
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Re: Thermostat
Why do you want a 160F t-stat?
What do you expect the result to be from a t-stat that opens earlier, i.e. lower temp?
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03-30-2017 | #22 |
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Re: Thermostat
Read this thread on thermostats. Installation of a Fluidyne radiator caused cooling issues in particular in cold climates. As Gerry states a bypass hole provides more rapid cooling.
You can follow the results I got here: http://zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?...ght=thermostat
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03-30-2017 | #23 |
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03-30-2017 | #24 |
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Re: Thermostat
You really want to run at >-= 80C for coolant temps. That's where the calibration is in Closed Loop and LEARN is ON.
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03-30-2017 | #25 |
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Re: Thermostat
don't necessarily need 160 just would prefer something a little cooler than the oem stat.
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03-30-2017 | #26 |
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Re: Thermostat
I guess the question is still "What's the result u r looking for?" If the motor is running at about 185F-190 or so, that's where it needs to be.
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03-31-2017 | #27 |
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Re: Thermostat
I ordered the Stant 14068 thermostat and it doesn't look like the one that is posted. Here is a picture of it. Should I still install it or should I try to order it from somewhere else? The first three pics are the one I ordered and the last is the one that is on ZR-1 Specialist website. I don't want to do this job twice or screw the car up. Thoughts?
This is what is posted on Jerry's sight:
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03-31-2017 | #28 |
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Re: Thermostat
Don't install the one in your 2nd & 3rd photos.
Getting the wrong part in the right box is not uncommon. Between that problem & incorrectly identifying parts as LT5 compatible, it can be a real problem sometimes.
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03-31-2017 | #29 |
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Re: Thermostat
I bought a thermo from Jerry just to avoid any "agida" later on.
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Re: Thermostat
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All I could find here in Japan at the Navy base Autoport are these: None of them state GM 1825M. I'll have to check manufacturer's website for more details. Sent from my iPhone using ZR-1 Net Registry
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