krismax

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Well im bored so ill post this.
I changed to a 168 degree F thermostat,I just bought a stock one.

I did the Jimes lower thermostat mod . Jime uses door lock tumbler pins .

Using different sizes, it lowers the temp.

Went to a lock shop and they gave me assorted sizes for free. I believe I'am using .080 pin that brings me around 167-168 and Jime i believe uses a .0625 one (1/16) ,not sure of his temp.

One thing i can tell is are radiator is pretty good at cooling on the highway it keeps it at 167-168. But when i slow down or drive through city traffic it climbs fast . I need to do the fan switch mod yet and then it will stay in the 168 F area. And our dash mounted temp gauge ,must be better than people say.

Because at 168 F ,the needle is in a lower position .So within 15 F it moves.

Also with the thermostat i replaced the Electric coolant temp sensor and air intake temp sensor. The coolant temp sensor must have been bad because the readings now are different.

Kevlo911

iTrader: (36)

I know the secrets

JSutter

iTrader: (46)

yea me to!

Is it safe to run the car at the colder temp? Cant be too bad on the efficiency since its a very minor change. I too have the fan switch mod, and I use it sometimes daily, but i wonder if its okay.

OT how is your oil catch can?

krismax

iTrader: (15)

The oil catch can is still collecting lots of oil. Making sure it doesnt go into the intake manifold.

With the 168 F setting the car feels more where it should be ,and the lower setting keeps it on average around 185-190 instead of 200 F when im beating it.
The stock setting is made for stock HP .

ohannon7

iTrader: (5)

So have you noticed any performance gains at all or is this primarily for safety and longevity?

Great post BTW

JSutter

iTrader: (46)

good call.

yea my can fills up quicker than I thought it would! All the blow by oil would get burned and make things dirty.... why dont car companies use them in their designs?