As some of you may know, I recently ordered a Reische 4D thermostat (170 degree).
I am currently waiting on the car to cool down in order to install the stat.
Pictures of the stat can be found below.
http://imgur.com/a/BbHzI (http://imgur.com/a/BbHzI)
Ill update once its installed.
STC 56mm, looks same as mine
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130508_zpsxdz3rsgr.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130508_zpsxdz3rsgr.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130529_zpsoseg1fgm.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130529_zpsoseg1fgm.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130443_zpsoci7nivi.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130443_zpsoci7nivi.jpg.html)
Quote from: SHOdded on November 29, 2016, 12:52:08 PM
STC 56mm, looks same as mine
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130508_zpsxdz3rsgr.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130508_zpsxdz3rsgr.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130529_zpsoseg1fgm.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130529_zpsoseg1fgm.jpg.html)
(http://i1315.photobucket.com/albums/t597/PerfA_ZN0W/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130443_zpsoci7nivi.jpg) (http://s1315.photobucket.com/user/PerfA_ZN0W/media/Ford%20Edge/IMG_20160823_130443_zpsoci7nivi.jpg.html)
That it does, is the 3D a 170 degree as well? I assume there are some small differences due to the Reische application list
I have no clue, TBH. The box says 3D on the outside (handwritten) but did not come with an instruction sheet. I would assume it is a 4D, especially since the NA and EB versions of the 3.5 use the same stock/OEM thermostat.
Quote from: SHOdded on November 29, 2016, 01:08:42 PM
I have no clue, TBH. The box says 3D on the outside (handwritten) but did not come with an instruction sheet. I would assume it is a 4D, especially since the NA and EB versions of the 3.5 use the same stock/OEM thermostat.
That is odd about the box, though as you can see from my pictures, mine did not come in a Reische specific box, though it did have computer printed labeling with 4D on it.
Got it installed,
For anyone looking to do this, I suggest taking the advice of the forum and waiting atleast 12 hours/overnight to allow ample time for ALL of the coolant to drain back enough so that you lose only the half cup to 3/4 cup stored at the actual thermostat housing/behind the stat.
I only waited about 6.5 hours, and still had a decent amount of coolant in the line going to the housing. Due to trying to postition it out of the way, I managed to kink the line and lose about 2 cups worth of coolant.
As such, I had to add some coolant (I had a gallon on hand just in case), and since I had the concentrate tried my best to get a 50/50 mix. However, on the last two small top offs of the burping process, I just added straight distilled water. so the mix will be close to 50/50 but a bit closer to 45/55 as it gets hot here in the summer, and does not get drastically cold in winter.
Since my parents live in florida and the car will see a decent amount of time there, as well as its next drag strip test and tune, this will help a bit as well.
So far I am loving the stat. I have not changed the tune for it yet (AJP will send one when he gets the chance, I sprung it on him last minute), but even with the tune not changed, the car runs cooler, and I did not see a coolant temperature above 190 at all.
Overall I give the Reische part a 5 star rating, which will probably become 6 or 7 star once im tuned for it. Installation I would say is a 2/10 in difficulty, as it is super easy to do, but the burping process/potential to make a mess if you don't wait long enough is a bit of a pain.
Glad to hear everything went smooth and without a hitch besides some coolant loss which is totally expected Z :thumb:
Yup, one of the easiest mods I've ever done. Only easier mods I can think of are 3 bar MAP and loading a tune.
Thanks for the help along the way as well.
:thumb: :thumb: enjoy!!!