Jahmon

So yeah go the radiator today.
Put it in and went for a test run.... RUN COOL!
But 1 question...
I took out the thermostat before ordering the new radiator and i wonder if i should put it back in.... i am in hawaii so the weather does not get too cold...

Peace.

lww

If you leave the thermostat out, it'll just take longer for the motor to warm up. As a result, you may get worse fuel economy as it'll run in "cold start" mode longer with a richer fuel mixture. I would put it back in.

260zturbo

if u want a cold go get you a 160 degree thermostat. but i would put it back in.

snwbrderphat540

in Illinois you appreciate thermostats. when i was driving my 260Z once i started moving the the temp guage could be less then a 1/4 inch from the bottom no matter what.... stupid cold air, and this is with an electric fan installed so id never have a fan operating lol. i believe my T-stat is gone or stuck open other wise it should stay warmed up. basically, it makes my cra run like junk and the heat doesnt work...

SHADY280

put it in, lww is correct. my t-stat is stuck open right now and it sucks in this freezing weather.

tickwon

I agree, I would put the thermostat back in. From Hawaii huh, I have family there in Hilo, Kona, and Papaikou and then in Oahu...how I miss home so much.

Jahmon

I just put it back in today... run's cherry now!!!!
Next is a minor exhaust leek.....

snwbrderphat540

pffft... screw re-pairing exhaust leaks, just get a new performance exhaust...

Jahmon

You right i going to get new performance exhaust...