180 degree T Stat?

[detrailers]

I've done this on my other vehicles.... Is it a benefit on our cars?

[RubberCtyRauder]

I have one , but I don't believe it helps without a tune/power adder. Somone else will confirm of correct me

[MOTOWN]

More importantly in a hot and humid state like Texas it would be ideal to maintain acceptable temps with the A/C running all the time.

[SergntMac]

160 degrees worked well for me, best when tuned for it. Still following this path with other Fords, like the 4.6L-3V, high HP and bone stock. If you change down, there are no consequences. When you do tune, you can add a little more timing and fuel, and that's a payback.

[babbage]

I've done this on my other vehicles.... Is it a benefit on our cars?

No because stock is 188, you want a 170 from Reische. Others will not have the correct thermal bypass unique to our motors.

See here: http://reischeperformance.com/#anchor

You can still get heat soaked and have the coolant get over 190, but this unit helps for sure. Moving along I get 175F all the time.

[detrailers]

Great info guys...but 60 clams! ...is there .a Jet or Stant alternative?

[babbage]

Great info guys...but 60 clams! ...is there .a Jet or Stant alternative?

Not that I'm aware of. These are quality hand modified and tested.


"Many have searched the internet and part stores for a properly fitting low temp thermostat for their late model GT500, Cobra, Mach 1, Bullitt, Mustang GT and Boss 302. Beware of aftermarket companies who sell the same thermostat for all Ford modular engines. Those units are designed for the 2V SOHC engine and, if installed in the improper housing, will be unable to shut off the bypass- allowing hot coolant to recirculate back into the engine at all times, reducing the efficiency of your cooling system."

[detrailers]

Anyone have recommendations for how much timing to add and what to change fan settings to?

[martyo]

Anyone have recommendations for how much timing to add and what to change fan settings to?

Don't fiddle with your tune. You are good where you are.

[babbage]

Don't fiddle with your tune. You are good where you are.

Heh-heh. Tstat will help your tune from pulling timing. helps it stay away from ping land when you are romping...

Get a scanguage II so you can see real water temps... Not sure if the new Xcals mounted etc can display this.

[MOTOWN]

Great info guys...but 60 clams! ...is there .a Jet or Stant alternative?

There is no need or reason to pay that much for a thermostat! they may good , but no thermostat is worth more than 10-15 bucks!

[Zack]

Heh-heh. Tstat will help your tune from pulling timing. helps it stay away from ping land when you are romping...

Get a scanguage II so you can see real water temps... Not sure if the new Xcals mounted etc can display this.

Have you seen a Marauder Timing vs. ECT table?
It won't pull timing until well into the 200's

There is no need or reason to pay that much for a thermostat! they may good , but no thermostat is worth more than 10-15 bucks!

A guy on FB is making them for 30 bucks now. They are worth every penny, even at 60.

[MOTOWN]

Have you seen a Marauder Timing vs. ECT table?
It won't pull timing until well into the 200's


A guy on FB is making them for 30 bucks now. They are worth every penny, even at 60.

Ill pass , a stant will do me fine , ill blow my cash elsewhere!

[martyo]

Heh-heh. Tstat will help your tune from pulling timing. helps it stay away from ping land when you are romping...

Get a scanguage II so you can see real water temps... Not sure if the new Xcals mounted etc can display this.

My comment was based on knowing how his tune is set up.

[SergntMac]

Whoops! Nevermind...