OEM thermostats are now MotoRad?
12-17-2013, 09:18 PM
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I assume that an engine that should have the temp open at such a lower temp that "overheating" would also be low. Based on how the thermostat works fail safe mode can only be a certain amount of spring travel after it opens, however much that is. 45 degrees I think?
12-18-2013, 04:53 AM
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12-18-2013, 02:23 PM
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The Thermostat itself:
It has a good bit of weight to it... def more than the Stant (not saying its a huge deal, but usually a bit more weight means more to the product which hopefully entails some quality). Jiggle valve is present as is shown, but the only bit I can assume is a pre-release valve is the opening seems to have a double seam of sorts... like two valves built into one maybe...
We shall see. No install until Christmas/Day After. I will report back.
It has a good bit of weight to it... def more than the Stant (not saying its a huge deal, but usually a bit more weight means more to the product which hopefully entails some quality). Jiggle valve is present as is shown, but the only bit I can assume is a pre-release valve is the opening seems to have a double seam of sorts... like two valves built into one maybe...
We shall see. No install until Christmas/Day After. I will report back.
12-18-2013, 05:50 PM
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I think you got it!! Where and how much?
12-18-2013, 05:56 PM
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12-18-2013, 08:10 PM
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So is the valve hole a larger diameter (flange narrower) in order to increase flow? If not, seems like 3 braces would be more restrictive to flow than 2 braces, no?
12-18-2013, 08:36 PM
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12-19-2013, 12:52 AM
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Went to the dealer today, picked up a new Mopar thermostat. Looks like I got an older one before they switched to MotoRad, as it says 2011 and made in Mexico on the box.
12-19-2013, 06:48 AM
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Those are the ones I used. The AC suffix. Work great.