thermostat modification

sethgs

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I've heard of some people drilling small holes in their thermostats to allow for more water flow. Others tend to remove the thermostat all together. Are either one of these a good or bad idea? By doing so, do you decrease the system pressure so much that the cooling effect will cease to exist? If you were going to drill holes, how big should one make them. I'm just trying to keep my motor cool...cooler is better, right?
 

tashasdaddy

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Re: thermostat modification

cooler is not better. that's why they have thermostats. the engine is designed to run at optimum at a certain temperature. keep you impellor and thermostat in good shape, proper oil mix, regular maintainance, they will last a long time. neglect them you'll buy a new one in 5years.
 
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