Thermostat

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by yimmy149

Wouldn't it be easier to notch the tube so it locks onto the ears?

That would also do it, but actually takes more effort to make. We fashioned ours after seeing the "real thing", and it works just fine.......

[Steve Tinker]

If you bought the low temp thermostat from LN Engineering (which is a big improvement over standard), you wouldn't have to mess about - it already comes with its own housing....

[jmatta]

I concur with Steve's comment...why replace the factory high temp t-stat, when you can have a low temp for the same money? Reducing your coolant temp is huge toward lowering oil temps and keeping your engine healthy.

[thstone]

Does anyone know why most car manufacturers (not just Porsche) set their factory thermostat's at around 190-200F?

Is it so the moisture gets boiled off more readily? If so, does this mean that you need to change your oil even more frequently with a low temp thermostat or that you need to be sure to get your engine all the way up to full temp fairly often?

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by thstone

Does anyonw know why most car manufacturers (not just Porsche) set their factory thermostat's at around 190-200F?

Is it so the moisture gets boiled off more readily? If so, does this mean that you need to change your oil even more frequently with a low temp thermostat or that you need to be sure to get your engine all the way up to full temp fairly often?

It is done purely for emissions purposes, to get the engine hot as fast as possible.

And, no, there is no moisture build up in your oil, it still gets more than hot enough to get rid of any moisture. If anything, your oil will be happier and actually live longer running at lower temps................