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Originally posted by SenSpeed
are there any negative affects by replacing the thermostat? eg exhaust = loss of low end.
are there any negative affects by replacing the thermostat? eg exhaust = loss of low end.
Several people have pointed out that 2 bars may be too cool for the engine, so I will probably have to reinstall my grill cover during winter to keep the engine warmer.
Overall, I think it is an important mod for owners in hot climates.
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Originally posted by cdelena
Interesting observation.. I have never seen four bars, even when doing hot laps at TWS in sunny 105F weather or stuck in traffic on US75 when it was 111F. Did you have an extra grill installed at the time?
Interesting observation.. I have never seen four bars, even when doing hot laps at TWS in sunny 105F weather or stuck in traffic on US75 when it was 111F. Did you have an extra grill installed at the time?
After removing the grill, installing the Spoon products and going to WaterWetter, I saw a large, immediate difference in the engine temperature (i.e., it took a mile longer for the car to hit 3 bars in the morning, the car would be at 1 bar instead of 3 bars after sitting in the parking lot at work for 2 hours, the heat from the console and firewall areas wasn't a problem anymore, etc.).
I will be doing some spirited driving next weekend in the mountains and expect the temps to be in the 40's and 50's. I intend to re-install the grill cover to ensure that the car stays at 3 bars during the driving.
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