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Started by mac99br, September 24, 2014, 11:49:54 AM

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mac99br

September 24, 2014, 11:49:54 AM
When i put in a cooling thermostat in my sho do i have to seal it or buy a gasket for it or do i just bolt them back on? And i have a 4+x tune on with 3bar after i put the thermostat in will my fan stop going on all the time.

jayskycj

#1
September 24, 2014, 11:53:32 AM
It is recommended to change out the gasket with the new one.  I bought my tstat from the forum, it comes with one.  I just swapped it out and tightened it up, no leaks. 
2010 LMS Mycal 4X3Bar with K&N typhoon, 170 tstat, 534 plugs gapped .030, PPE Downpipes, magnaflow X Pipe and stock mufflers. Eibach Springs and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3.

SHOdded

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September 24, 2014, 12:06:42 PM
Is your tune already adjusted for the cooler tstat?  You can expect your fans to turn on more frequently, so as to keep performance high without risking the engine (overheating/knock/etc).
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

mac99br

#3
September 24, 2014, 12:15:19 PM
Yes I do have my tune  adjusted for the cooler tstat. So after I put the tstat in the fan wont go on all the time.

ZSHO

#4
September 24, 2014, 12:16:36 PM Last Edit: September 24, 2014, 12:22:00 PM by ZSHO
You have to get a revised tune from LMS for the cooler stat,also LMS 160 stat does not come with a gasket,so ordering a new one is a must,the Reische 170 stat from 4DRHTRD comes with the gasket and is the one that I have.


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SHOnUup

#5
September 24, 2014, 12:17:59 PM
If tstat is from LME you need to use gasket already on car. Some cars mysteriously have a notch in gasket that needs to be lined up correctly. With the tune your fans will be on more consistently, instead of turning on and off (which is sort of annoying, but keeps car cooler and is less wear on fans). Some have gotten LME to fine tune the fan settings to their liking too.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

mac99br

#6
September 24, 2014, 01:16:43 PM
Did any of you burp the cooling system?

SHOnUup

#7
September 24, 2014, 07:06:41 PM
Attempted to without the spill free funnel. Think I had a large air pocket when I put the 160 back in and couldn't get the air to release causing me to think something was wrong with the 160. Took it out and tested it, it was fine but put the stock one back in. Got the funnel from eBay and am searching for the time one morning to sneak this in.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.

mac99br

#8
September 27, 2014, 12:43:10 PM
I think my coolant is green what type of coolant should i buy?

SHOnUup

#9
September 27, 2014, 02:36:15 PM
Any brand name 50/50 should work.
2011 Sterling Gray Metallic SHO non PP,
12.4211 @ 110.28 Livernois 3bar tune & CAI,
Added since...PPE catless Dpipes, Megan coilovers, Powergrid adjustable end links, and EBC slotted rotors and red stuff pads.
Tommy Designs grille with carbon fiber hydrographics, fender badges and fog bezels hydrodipped also, tinted windows, head & taillights, debadged trunk with all chrome plasti-dipped, black calipers, obdlink mx scantool running torque pro on 7" tablet.
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