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Old 10-21-2009, 11:58 AM   #1
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My biggest reason for experimenting with the t-stat was the cost of the LN model. I trust their data on the value of a cooler running engine, but when 944, Audi, Benz, etc low temp t-stats are $30-40, the cost of the LN model is a bit high.
The high cost comes from having to purchase a complete factory housing & gasket which includes a stock thermostat that we throw away. We then have made up in small runs due to cost, a quality low temp thermostat to fit the factory housing, made in Germany. We didn't want to skimp on something like this.
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Old 10-21-2009, 02:40 PM   #2
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Not to cut into your business, but I thought that maybe there was a VW, Audi, or Benz 160 T-stat that would swap right in. No such luck?
By the way, any thoughts on my mod?
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Old 10-21-2009, 05:00 PM   #3
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Nope, I tried that first. No such luck on finding something else out there that would work.

I've toyed with the idea of drilling the low temp one as well in warmer weather, at least in our track car, to see how it performs, but in cold weather that mod will throw a code as the engine doesn't warm up fast enough. If the temperature drops below 160F after warmup, it probably will throw a code as well, or at least with OBD2 it should.
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Old 10-21-2009, 06:58 PM   #4
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Glad to see my used t-stat found a purpose in life, rather than sitting on my shelf forever. I've sold all sorts of 911 and 986 parts on eBay, usually very cheap. I'd rather someone use them, than have them sit around gathering dust.

Thanks again, j.fro...
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Old 10-28-2009, 01:48 PM   #5
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Did you find out how to pressure bleed? I think you would have to buy a rig for this ..
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