I know another t stat thread - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

mikeracing · 06-22-2013, 09:57 AM

OK i am looking for a 170* thermostat.

I know the risks but since my car is basicly only raced it dosent get driven to work it dosen't goto the grocery store, it gets driven too the drag strip and the road course.

the problem i am finding is that there seems too be only 170* thermostat on the market that will even fit a mach 1

autozone, o'reily, advance auto, napa, carquest, all say that they have a 170 in the catalog but they are the incorrect ones that would cause the engine too over head because they dont cover the larger bypass on the mach 1.

i found this one (http://reischeperformance.com/#anchor) but kinda pricey

Mach828 · 06-22-2013, 10:49 AM

I just put one in mine from auto zone. It was $8.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

mikeracing · 06-22-2013, 11:02 AM

did it have the correct bottom on the bottom valve? we went through all 5 of them that they had listed and they were all the same (the one for the gt sohc)

i think thats the reason why so many people had problems wit over heating with a 170*thermostat is because its just recirculating the hot coolant.

TKat13 · 06-22-2013, 04:20 PM

Subscribing, I need a 160-170 range for my build...

CO Mack · 06-22-2013, 10:00 PM

PO put a Hypertech in mine.

http://www.hypertech-inc.com/products-accessories.aspx

Nekasrof · 06-23-2013, 05:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeracing

OK i am looking for a 170* thermostat.

I know the risks but since my car is basicly only raced it dosent get driven to work it dosen't goto the grocery store, it gets driven too the drag strip and the road course.

the problem i am finding is that there seems too be only 170* thermostat on the market that will even fit a mach 1

autozone, o'reily, advance auto, napa, carquest, all say that they have a 170 in the catalog but they are the incorrect ones that would cause the engine too over head because they dont cover the larger bypass on the mach 1.

i found this one (http://reischeperformance.com/#anchor) but kinda pricey

What risks are you talking about? I haven't found any issues with temps that low.

mikeracing · 06-23-2013, 10:35 AM

there are studies that say that you increase the wear the lower the temp of the oil.

that being said i haven't seen any data with synthetic oils just old dinosaur oils.

according to svtp the hypertech is for a sohc idk if its correct or not

here's a question? do all 4 valves take the same thermostat? because hypertech only lists a thermostat for early cobras

Mach828 · 06-23-2013, 11:28 AM

I don't even remember. It didn't look any different then the one I pulled out.

It is 100 degrees here. I'd imagine if it was incorrect and not running through the radiator id have noticed the overheating issue.

Sent with a shot of DROID go fast

mikeracing · 06-23-2013, 11:38 AM

i didnt know if they changed their design over the years or stopped making the one for our cars

OWmach1 · 06-23-2013, 12:25 PM

Here is a crazy 154, but i think this will build up gunk inside your engine and kill your fuel economy even though your mach is for the track
http://www.americanmuscle.com/mishim...stat-9604.html

06-22-2013, 09:57 AM	#1
mikeracing MECHANIC Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 916	I know another t stat thread OK i am looking for a 170* thermostat. I know the risks but since my car is basicly only raced it dosent get driven to work it dosen't goto the grocery store, it gets driven too the drag strip and the road course. the problem i am finding is that there seems too be only 170* thermostat on the market that will even fit a mach 1 autozone, o'reily, advance auto, napa, carquest, all say that they have a 170 in the catalog but they are the incorrect ones that would cause the engine too over head because they dont cover the larger bypass on the mach 1. i found this one (http://reischeperformance.com/#anchor) but kinda pricey

06-22-2013, 10:49 AM	#2
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	I just put one in mine from auto zone. It was $8. Sent with a shot of DROID go fast __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-22-2013, 11:02 AM	#3
mikeracing MECHANIC Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 916	Re: I know another t stat thread did it have the correct bottom on the bottom valve? we went through all 5 of them that they had listed and they were all the same (the one for the gt sohc) i think thats the reason why so many people had problems wit over heating with a 170*thermostat is because its just recirculating the hot coolant.

06-22-2013, 04:20 PM	#4
TKat13 Mach-T Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: DFW Posts: 2,865	Subscribing, I need a 160-170 range for my build... __________________ Darrell Black '04 Mach 1 Track Times (bone-stock w/drs):60 ft - 1.90 \| 1/8 - 8.67 (100 shot,E85,4:10s,Street tire):60 ft - 1.67 \| 1/8 - 7.88 New build - 750rwhp; not track tested (yet) Mods: Build Log Paint&Body Tuned by Manny @ HPP

06-22-2013, 10:00 PM	#5
CO Mack Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 278	Re: I know another t stat thread PO put a Hypertech in mine. http://www.hypertech-inc.com/products-accessories.aspx

06-23-2013, 10:35 AM	#7
mikeracing MECHANIC Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 916	Re: I know another t stat thread there are studies that say that you increase the wear the lower the temp of the oil. that being said i haven't seen any data with synthetic oils just old dinosaur oils. according to svtp the hypertech is for a sohc idk if its correct or not here's a question? do all 4 valves take the same thermostat? because hypertech only lists a thermostat for early cobras Last edited by mikeracing; 06-23-2013 at 11:12 AM.

06-23-2013, 11:28 AM	#8
Mach828 Dark Knight Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 5,759	I don't even remember. It didn't look any different then the one I pulled out. It is 100 degrees here. I'd imagine if it was incorrect and not running through the radiator id have noticed the overheating issue. Sent with a shot of DROID go fast __________________ Vortech V2 S-trim, E85, A2A Treadstone, Comp cams, built engine, full exhaust, built rear, built 4r70, more mods. Tuned by me with SCT Advantage

06-23-2013, 11:38 AM	#9
mikeracing MECHANIC Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Morgantown, WV Posts: 916	Re: I know another t stat thread i didnt know if they changed their design over the years or stopped making the one for our cars

06-23-2013, 12:25 PM	#10
OWmach1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: CA Posts: 452	Re: I know another t stat thread Here is a crazy 154, but i think this will build up gunk inside your engine and kill your fuel economy even though your mach is for the track http://www.americanmuscle.com/mishim...stat-9604.html

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