I dont own a VQ35 but I figured I would post this for those that do. Nismo recently released its low-temp thermostat. 154 degrees. With the factory opening temp set at 170 degrees the 16 degree reduction is said to reduce running temp and run cooler for longer under extreme conditions. Recommended for competition and "off highway vehicles" Read on http://www.stillen.com/product.asp?i...M01&c=PE&m=all

 

Mishimoto have one too. Does the same thing for a few hundred less. NISMO products are WAYYY WAYYY overpriced.....$239 for a thermostat??? Must be smokin some serious stuff!!!!

 

Mishimoto stuff is overpriced. Unless your competition then The only mishimoto products on my car are the silicone hoses

 

Mishimoto Thermostat $80

NISMO thermostat $239

Which one you think is overpriced???

 

Not the thermo lol I meant in general Mishimoto stuff is overpriced(I get off topic quick). The Nismo thermo isnt that much though I dont know where you found that price. Dealer lol? Some people only go with genuine parts. Just forwarding the new stuff. Nismo stuff is ridiculously expensive

 

there ya go. Never pay retail. http://www.ebay.com/itm/NISMO-HIGH-P...#ht_3567wt_907

 

Yup I remember I paid under $100 for my Nismo T-stat.

 

I just clicked on the first link you posted....that Stillen link and it said $239. Thats where I got that price. Scared me for a min....

 

With a temp that cold, that should be for a "track only" car.

 

For the record, the Z33 unit opens @ 170ºF, the Maxima unit opens @ 180ºF.


Shim the stocker or get a Z33 unit and shim it.


Nothing new here.


Jime tried it (154º Nismo unit) and during the winter months and even small drives around town in the summer, he never got into open loop. That's not good, rich AFR's, clumsy ECU control, etc.

Too cold, IMO.

If you really want to cool your car off, get a larger radiator.

 

To an extent. But I do not drive my car during the winter months anyway.

 

Like the Mishimoto Radiator!!

 

I remember I used to get a SES light for coolant temp during the winter months.

 

Might be useful for desert endurance racing, not much else.

 

Dang....thats crazy. I had bought a Mishimoto one months ago for my build but looking at everyones experience I'm just going to keep the regular thermostat in my car.