Lower thermostat

I spoke to Livernois about getting their tune and they mentioned changing out thermostat for a lower temp unit. Is anyone else installing a new thermostat with their tuners?

They didn't mention one to me when I called in the order. But everything feels fine.

Whipple kit came with lower stat.

Lund recommends a 170° as well.

Broken2g said:

I spoke to Livernois about getting their tune and they mentioned changing out thermostat for a lower temp unit. Is anyone else installing a new thermostat with their tuners?

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We do recommend them for better efficiency, driveability and repeatability of our tune.

350sexZ said:

They didn't mention one to me when I called in the order. But everything feels fine.

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Hey Ernest, we were in the middle of testing when you got your tuner and intake. I was not going to tell you about something that I was not 100% edified on.

caustin69 said:

Whipple kit came with lower stat.

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We are using our tstat on the Whipple build that we ha ve going on right now. It is a guard S550 PP....sooooo sexy!!!!

KP6Five said:

Lund recommends a 170° as well.

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We go down to 160° to avoid the fans from coming on and staying on for longer periods of time than what is considered ideal.

Good to know... Does the 160 affect the heater much if at all?

KP6Five said:

Good to know... Does the 160 affect the heater much if at all?

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Nope, 2 completely separate systems. Even with the freeze fire temps that we are having here in Michigan right now all of our cars run our 160° tstats!

Well good to know. I'll scoop one up when I order the wife's intake, thanks, love how strong it runs now......

350sexZ said:

Well good to know. I'll scoop one up when I order the wife's intake, thanks, love how strong it runs now......

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SWEET! Talk to you soon.

You know that I'm not going to pitch you on something that I am not 100% on!
:cheers:

The 160* Thermostat will help keep the operating temps from 210-215 to 180-195 which have shown to work best on these motors.

Tip: Don't install one unless it's tuned because the FAN settings have to be altered.

Do you have to drain the coolant system on these cars to do a 160 t-stat? Haven't done a t-stat swap on a Mustang yet...

Any install tips or walkthrough would be much appreciated!

ronnies_mustang_5o said:

Do you have to drain the coolant system on these cars to do a 160 t-stat? Haven't done a t-stat swap on a Mustang yet...

Any install tips or walkthrough would be much appreciated!

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No, you do not have to drain it, I would tell you to a tray or your engine cover to catch the run off. Other than that it is super straight forward.

Does anyone have the part # for the lower thermostat or know where to purchase one?

Mikeg4572 said:

Does anyone have the part # for the lower thermostat or know where to purchase one?

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http://www.livernoismotorsports.com/products/2011%252b-Ford-Mustang-%252b-Trucks-with-5.0-engines-Even%252dFlo-hi-performance-160-degree-thermostat.html

Thank you!