Running no thermostat?
- Thread starter Guero
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TrueBlue95GT
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Ya, but why would you? If it gets above the thermostat's temperature, its open anyway? Do you want it to run at 140 degrees?
I'm not certain that will be the case. I have a 160* T-Stat and mine runs at 190*+ unless the outside ambient air is cold and I'm on a long downhill grade then it will cool to 160*. Not having a T-Stat should only result in a longer warm up.
Vipersix
Founding Member
Not a good idea. The whole purpose of maintaining a temperature in the 180 degree range is to assist with combustion. If you'll notice, as a car warms up it goes through a warm-up routine in which the fuel is enriched to overcome the inconsistencies in the combustion chamber. Once the motor gets up to a set temperature the warm-up setting is disabled and the car performs better and more efficiently. So if you remove the thermostat, depending on how efficient your radiator/fan assembly is you may never find yourself in the efficient stages.
Can it be done? Sure. Should it be done? I think you know the answer to that question.
Can it be done? Sure. Should it be done? I think you know the answer to that question.
94-302-vert
Active Member
Not only for emissions but also for wear... a colder engine has tighter tolerances, ie more wear.... and once you have a lot of wear you need a rebuild...
A good thermostat is worth the price/effort..
A good thermostat is worth the price/effort..
If you are having cooling issues, just get a Mr. Gasket high flow thermostat. they are like $9 or something at Advance or Summit.
Kurt
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