oil thermostat opening temperature is appropriate?
07-05-2016 | 12:31 PM
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07-05-2016 | 12:54 PM
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I liked the last one you sent me but only available in 12an fittings. I need 10an (at least I'm pretty sure because it is on 5/8 hose) so I just ordered the Mocal brand. Hopefully this solves some problems. Thanks again guys
07-05-2016 | 02:36 PM
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The sand which adapter is the one that goes between the filter and filter housing correct? I don't even have a remote oil filter housing. I bought it this way. I didn't wanna get into that because I not sure I can get in there to install that. I'm happy to hear he was happy with mocal. That's the one I bought
07-05-2016 | 10:30 PM
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Ok guys. I have a 468 with a BDS 871. At 3500 rpm cruise my oil temp usually hovers around 140. Needless to say I get a lot of moisture in my oil and it does not burn off at that temp. Trying to remedy this on a budget. I have been researching some oil thermostats. Earls thermostat, mishimoto and another one by improved racing. They are all 160$ and under. The problem I see is that they open up at 180-185 degrees. improved racing has one that opens up at 215. What do you guys think? I thought 180 is too cold and 215 is too warm. What are your guys thoughts? Going this route would be $$$ friendly and easy to install.
07-06-2016 | 08:04 AM
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One item to consider when looking at oil T-stats........What would be the flow rate that is needed? Some advertise it, and some don't. One I saw was 20 GPM. Is that sufficient? If flow rate is too low I could see it causing starvation and/or high oil temps from the restriction.
