Quick Pricing Question

[streetracer94]

Ok I just got my 180 degree t-stat in the mail and I was wondering what you think a shop would charge to put it in? I'd get a discount due to my dad's friend owning the radiator shop but I just need an guestimate on how much it would be. I'd do it myself but all the work I do on my car, I end up worse when I'm through, hehe.

[IrateSpeed6]

I'd say $50-$75. About 1.0-1.5 hours.

Old threads woot! :)

[MilzyZ34]

it's two bolts, i think you could handle it yourself.

[matts]

but scraping off the old gaskets get's messy lol. j/k man. if you know someone that owns a radiator shop and they're giving you a deal i'd go to them. everyone else is going to be more

[tonmarchelli]

what are the benefits of having a different thermostat than stock?

[coupe]

Runs cooler. Its not fun in the winter, im going through it right now. It never really gets "hot", but thats the point. I put mine in when we put in my headers, alot easier.

[tonmarchelli]

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[MilzyZ34]

Originally posted by tonmarchelli
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by running cooler, you reduce the chance of knock. when knock occurs, the pcm retards timing, which takes away power. so running a colder t-stat makes you not lose power due to this.

[tonmarchelli]

ok, i see, so our stock thermostat runs at like 200 220? smart mod.

[coupe]

Great in the summer not great in winter.

[Special Ross]

Originally posted by coupe
Runs cooler. Its not fun in the winter, im going through it right now. It never really gets "hot", but thats the point. I put mine in when we put in my headers, alot easier.

Its perfectly fine in the winter. The engine warms up just as fast as an engine with a stock t-stat except its stops 15 degrees cooler. If youwould go to a 160* t-stat, then you may run into problems with the warm air.

[coupe]

I dont know but it never really gets "hot". Before the t-stat it would get so hot i would have to find a setting that was comfrtable but now it just never gets hot enough to have to do that. It heats up just as fast.

[MilzyZ34]

Originally posted by Special Ross
Its perfectly fine in the winter. The engine warms up just as fast as an engine with a stock t-stat except its stops 15 degrees cooler. If youwould go to a 160* t-stat, then you may run into problems with the warm air.

i have a 160 in mine right now. it takes longer to warm up, but it isn't unbearable or anything.

[Special Ross]

Originally posted by coupe
I dont know but it never really gets "hot". Before the t-stat it would get so hot i would have to find a setting that was comfrtable but now it just never gets hot enough to have to do that. It heats up just as fast.

It sounds like you may have a problem...(heater core) I had a thermometer in my vent and last time I remember, the temp was 140*.

[matts]

i've got a 180 in my ride and the heat gets so hot you can't breath. feels like a suana inside 20 minutes :p