Subject	Billion thermostat (143F) is overkill, track use only.
Posted by	PiotrC70 on October 29, 2003 at 9:39 AM
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In Reply To	I'd run the highest octane available, flush and fill your posted by BigTDogg (MA) on October 29, 2003 at 09:25 AM
Message	That's why I suggested that if he has an upgraded radiator, getting a slightly lower thermostat say 160* from stock 170* to help compensate for blocking the main airflow w/ the front mount IC. "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle" ~ Plato
Follow Ups	Intercooler question - TritonZ 05:47:35 10/29/03 Have you ever stopped to think WHY there are so many... - JRH(KY) 07:25:51 10/29/03 It just seems like there is a pro or a con - TritonZ 07:35:47 10/29/03 (38C = 100F)There is a little bit of give and take... - PiotrC70 07:32:19 10/29/03 I already have a PWR radiator - TritonZ 07:41:51 10/29/03 my opinion w/ no scientific data what-so-ever... - PiotrC70 08:10:12 10/29/03 Also by having a front mount perhaps you are getting>>. - Cap927 (hibernating Z) 08:51:53 10/29/03 HKS and Primespeed both make very good FMIC's (n/m) - NR98 (next year) 07:52:07 10/29/03 going with an FMIC will only increase cooling problems. - nixit 08:35:25 10/29/03 Thankyou for your help thus far, Would a Custom job - TritonZ 08:46:37 10/29/03 I'd get the ARC sidemounts if I were you. But first>>> - Kenny 14 psi 09:53:42 10/29/03 I dident list "ECU upgrade" as such, I have a Haltech E6K - TritonZ 09:59:37 10/29/03 Very nice =). Get the side-mounts. (n/m) - Kenny 14 psi 10:02:58 10/29/03 They are looking better by the second :P (n/m) - TritonZ 10:06:40 10/29/03 Im not too sure on a detune - TritonZ 08:55:33 10/29/03 water injection. it's not just voodoo science. - nixit 09:07:57 10/29/03 Im not sure Australia ever got a Pinto in 1970 - TritonZ 09:18:32 10/29/03 LOL @ FMIC like look ...I know what you mean - BigTDogg (MA) 09:27:56 10/29/03 I'd run the highest octane available, flush and fill your - BigTDogg (MA) 09:25:15 10/29/03 APC ran a pressure check on the cooling system - TritonZ 09:35:51 10/29/03 Rice should never go on the car, only in a bowl :) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:43:24 10/29/03 Heheh I could do that however Im not selling anything - TritonZ 09:53:21 10/29/03 Do you have: - BigTDogg (MA) 12:18:53 10/29/03 Yeah man, no probs at all - TritonZ 13:21:49 10/29/03 Billion thermostat (143F) is overkill, track use only. - PiotrC70 09:39:09 10/29/03 Yeah, I wasn't sure how hard he drives. But good point (n/m) - BigTDogg (MA) 09:40:47 10/29/03 I dont really drive hard in hot - TritonZ 09:43:20 10/29/03 the Nismo thermo stat is 62deg C or - TritonZ 09:41:00 10/29/03 no....Get the billion T-stat - NR98 (next year) 09:43:51 10/29/03 where can I get this billion T-stat - TritonZ 09:55:48 10/29/03 ^^^ www.splparts.com ^^^ (n/m) - PiotrC70 10:04:22 10/29/03 thankyou, page bookmarked - TritonZ 10:10:10 10/29/03 I think this has been covered, you won't be in the - PiotrC70 10:01:08 10/29/03 I got that figure from Concept Z's site - TritonZ 10:06:11 10/29/03 The usual operating/actual coolant temp should be around 190 - PiotrC70 10:12:05 10/29/03 Thanks man, interesting info. - TritonZ 10:15:56 10/29/03 The Nismo STARTS to open at 160, it will not be completely - Chip(GMS Racing) 11:00:05 10/29/03 WOW! Not one person argued with this statement - SeedyROM 11:59:01 10/29/03 I must be too lovable :P - TritonZ 13:11:23 10/29/03 the tube/fin or bar/plate construction is not half as - T0M 09:30:49 10/29/03 Not true... - BigTDogg (MA) 09:35:05 10/29/03 Ive heard that 2 sandwiched sides - TritonZ 09:37:55 10/29/03 that wont matter. even the solid cores are split in two - T0M 09:46:36 10/29/03 forgot that one :) (n/m) - T0M 09:41:31 10/29/03 he should have said... - aliaZ 09:42:07 10/29/03 If it really is the best I can afford it - TritonZ 09:49:16 10/29/03 Congrats on losing weight =). - Kenny 14 psi 09:57:53 10/29/03 Strippers are cool. Nice work on getting back in shape - BigTDogg (MA) 09:58:47 10/29/03 hehhe thanks guys :) I already feel so much happier - TritonZ 10:03:14 10/29/03 I would not put a FMIC on a car if you are concerned about - YugoBernie (NoVA) 11:07:11 10/29/03 Yeah from peoples opinions I will go a set of ARC sides - TritonZ 13:24:20 10/29/03
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