T-stat ?
05-14-2015, 09:01 AM
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T-stat ?
I am putting a trick flow track heat top end kit on my 89. So it will be aluminum heads..Am also adding a 3core al. Radiator... My question is what is the lowest temp t-stat I can run and my computer still run in a closed loop?? My current fan setup cuts on at 200 and off at 185 is that too hot??Thanks in advance for advice..
Last edited by harley1500man; 05-14-2015 at 10:02 AM. Reason: Adding info
05-14-2015, 10:52 AM
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Factory set up is usually 195 thermostat, but you can get away with a 185 and still go into closed loop, I wouldn't advise any lower than that though. Normally they do run about 200-215 depending on the weather and if your in slow traffic. On the highway though there is enough air passing the radiator to keep it below 200.
05-14-2015, 11:27 AM
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Factory set up is usually 195 thermostat, but you can get away with a 185 and still go into closed loop, I wouldn't advise any lower than that though. Normally they do run about 200-215 depending on the weather and if your in slow traffic. On the highway though there is enough air passing the radiator to keep it below 200.
05-14-2015, 11:38 AM
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how many cars that are factory produced with aluminum heads run hotter than 200 do you think exist?? I'll answer that......tons!! mini coopers for one run 215-217 on average and the gauge reads right in the middle at that range for those cars.....200 is not hot..........225-230+ start to be concerned...180 is the best overall performance stat
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