Opinions: Reische vs. Unleashed 170 degree thermostat

[derfdog15]

I've owned the Reische 170 and now the LME 160 (paired with Quantum Blue coolant)

I really never noticed any difference with the Reische.

With my current combo its definitely noticeable, on long decel fuel cutoff coolant temps will drop into the 160's and I'd say there is definitely more temp movement with the LME and the peaks are lower.

No change in heat output or warm up time that I've been able to tell. Low 30's right now, we will see when it gets down to zero. No cel on the stock file.

Did your tune account for the 170? Just curious since most say they have noticed it, and it is well reviewed on the mustang as well.

Yes, that was on the Torrie tuned 2013.

Hmm, hopefully I'll see results. Everything I read was reviews mentioning results, and my normal coolant temp is around 210 so hopefully ill see a bit lower.

[JMR76]

I've tried both the Reische 170 and the LMS 160 several times.  I prefer the Reische 170 even though I use an LMS tune and have been very satisfied with LMS support.  The Reische thermostat,  I believe is a "cold sided" thermostat that works more consistent with the the eco boost.  The LMS 160 TS is a "hot sided" TS.  It is a good quality TS but seams to be more erratic than the Reische because of the difference between the hot sided and cold sided TS.  With the LMS 160 I would definitely see Lower temps at times, but the problem was I would also see higher temps during cruising, idle or normal driving than the 170. 


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[ZSHO]

Definitely a great overall discussion and now time to get that Stat installed without having to lose much coolant....personally found it ideal and would emphasize to let the car sit overnight in order to have the least amount of coolant loss on a cold engine and would make certain to have an extra gallon of coolant just in case things don't go accordingly.best of luck to ya. Z

[derfdog15]

So I ordered the Reische from Lethal Performance

http://www.lethalperformance.com/reische-performance-ford-4d-170-performance-thermostat.html

10% off for black friday

Now I just have to convince myself I can burp the system properly so I can install it.

Please post pics when you get it.  The 3D stat I got for my Edge has STC or Stant stamped on it.

I think you may have already seen the pics, but they can be found here: http://imgur.com/a/BbHzI

It has STC stamped on it.

[FoMoCoSHO]

I took a log tonight and my highest CHT was 206. Lowest was 175.

With the oem stat I would hit 230.

[derfdog15]

I took a log tonight and my highest CHT was 206. Lowest was 175.

With the oem stat I would hit 230.

I didnt do any extended driving/traffic(stop and go) but did do a bit of driving after the install tonight.

Highest coolant temp I saw was just under 190. I do not have my fan settings adjusted yet either.

Definitely a good sign IMO.

[FoMoCoSHO]

I took a log tonight and my highest CHT was 206. Lowest was 175.

With the oem stat I would hit 230.

I didnt do any extended driving/traffic(stop and go) but did do a bit of driving after the install tonight.

Highest coolant temp I saw was just under 190. I do not have my fan settings adjusted yet either.

Definitely a good sign IMO.

Mine were during a multi and a 3RD WOT pull.

[derfdog15]

I took a log tonight and my highest CHT was 206. Lowest was 175.

With the oem stat I would hit 230.

I didnt do any extended driving/traffic(stop and go) but did do a bit of driving after the install tonight.

Highest coolant temp I saw was just under 190. I do not have my fan settings adjusted yet either.

Definitely a good sign IMO.

Mine were during a multi and a 3RD WOT pull.

Gotcha, once I get the tune for it, I'll grab some logs to make sure everything is still kosher, and see if there is room for improvement in another area.

[ZSHO]

Definitely sounds good to me......now you just need to wait for the (log warlock) himself AJP to add the finishing touch to the tune.  Z