flak monkey
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 05:04 PM |
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Pinto thermostats
The std one is 88deg, is there a lower one available? Or should I just drill a bypass hole in the normal one?
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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jos
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 05:11 PM |
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yup burton power do lower temp ones
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andyharding
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 05:35 PM |
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Why would you want to run the engine cooler? You'll make less power.
Are you a Mac user or a retard?
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mookaloid
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 07:43 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by andyharding
Why would you want to run the engine cooler? You'll make less power.
I was led to believe the opposite was true and that the optimum thermostat for a tuned pinto was the 82 deg - this from my local friendly engineer
who worked on my engine which produces over 180 BHP
Cheers
Mark
"That thing you're thinking - it wont be that."
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jacko
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 08:34 PM |
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I dont have one fitted and it runs at 80deg
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TangoMan
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| posted on 2/8/07 at 09:02 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by jacko
I dont have one fitted and it runs at 80deg
And will probably also suffer with hotspots around the back of the head.
I would get one fitted (or a blanking plate) as this is known to cause problems with the Pinto.
Summer's here!!!!
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flak monkey
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 05:57 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by mookaloid
I was led to believe the opposite was true and that the optimum thermostat for a tuned pinto was the 82 deg - this from my local friendly engineer
who worked on my engine which produces over 180 BHP
Cheers
Mark
Bingo  Hence my question. Burtons do sell them yes, but I was windering if the thermostat from another vehicle fits? If so it will save me sticking
another order into burtons...
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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flak monkey
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 05:13 PM |
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To answer my own question, the fiesta Mk 4 1.25litre stat is an 82deg and fits the pinto housing.
Sera
http://www.motosera.com
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jacko
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 07:53 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by TangoMan
quote:
Originally posted by jacko
I dont have one fitted and it runs at 80deg
And will probably also suffer with hotspots around the back of the head.
I would get one fitted (or a blanking plate) as this is known to cause problems with the Pinto.
Its been like it for 3.5 years and had no problems . What problems will happen if i dont fit one ?
Graham
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Macbeast
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| posted on 3/8/07 at 08:04 PM |
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Why does the thermostat affect performance (once the engine is up to temperature ) ?
I thought cooling systems were pressurised to allow water temperature to be above 100 deg C, this allowing the engine to operate more efficiently.
I thought the thermostat was to restrict flow of coolant through the radiator until it reaches a reasonable temperature, thus speeding warm up and
reducing engine wear.
Edited after reflection
I suppose the pressurisation is to give a greater margin of safety before coolant boils - doesn't mean the engine is running at over 100 dec
C
But then, any time temperature is normal and you incautiously take the cap off, the coolant boils so it must be at 100 deg.
even more confused now
confused dot bloke
[Edited on 3/8/07 by Macbeast]
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