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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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oh yea, dont get me wrong. i love the engine it definitely isn't slow. but you know a little horsepower here and there is always good. btw what is a thermostat ?? and what will it do?
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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A thermostat blocks the coolant from entering the engine. Thermostats are set to open at certain temperatures and let the coolant flow. When your engine heats up to the temperature your thermostat is set to open, it opens and lets coolant into the engine to cool it down. The lower the temperature rating on the thermostat, the cooler the engine will run. A cooler engine can increase hp, but the main reason people switch to a lower temp thermostat is to reduce KR on forced induction engines which run hotter. You probably dont NEED a lower temp thermostat, but it will help if you start modding.
 
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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oooo i see. i didnt know that lol thanks.
 




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