THERMOSTAT ??

Quick Pony · Dec 30, 2004

I got 2 questions regarding my '91 LX 5.0 Convertible.

1. My alternator is fried. What brand and maximum amp should I go with WITHOUT making any modifications?

2. I had a new radiator installed about 4 years ago and the car since the installation runs hotter. Guage points to the o in normal after it warms up.
Never gets any higher than that. What degree thermostat can I go with year round to run a little cooler?

Car is completely stock and I live in Georgia, so we don't normally get below 20 degrees in the winter.

Thanks as always.

Larry

jadedinpa · Dec 30, 2004

if you are going to stick with the stock alternator wiring, stick with the stock alternator. going with a higher-amp unit will stress the wiring and possibly lead to a fire.

as for the thermostat, feel free to use a 180 degree t-stat. i wouldn't go any lower on your '91 vert.

Daggar · Dec 30, 2004

Checkout www.pa-performance.com

They have a 3g alternator in a 2g case for your 91 that requires no bracket modification at all. You will still need to upgrade your wiring from the alternator but they have a very easy to install wire harness. The ENTIRE install took me less than 30 minutes and that included putting my tools back out in the shed.

HISSIN50 · Dec 30, 2004

good advice so far. for no mods, i would stick with a stock 65 amp alt. the wiring is marginal for it even, IMHO. i would do it right and follow Dag's nice advice.

i would recommend getting a real gauge before making any decisions about what might be wrong in the cooling system. as said, a quality (Mr Gasket, etc) 180 stat is good middle ground for most folks in many climates.

good luck.

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