Thermostat benefits
Moderators: Greenleaf, KTA, BC847, Richie O
2 posts
• Page 1 of 1
Thermostat benefits
by Ram360man » Thu Oct 28, 2010 9:43 pm
What temp thermostats come in our trucks factory and are there any benefits on going a little cooler like on gas engines? My truck takes off a lot harder when its only 1/2 way to 3/4 of the way warmed up. Once it gets to its normal spot on the temp gauge it gets slower and only spins the tires in first. When it isn't all the way warmed up it can roast them all the way into third from a dead stop with no brake. Once the turbo spools around 25 mph that is. I wouldn't go with a 160 degree thermostat or anything like that but would something 10-15 degrees cooler then stock help? Or am I just asking for trouble.
1989 W250. Maxed fuel pump. 5x14. 63/68/14. PS Intercooler. 4200 gov spring. 188/220 cam. Built 727
1989 W250 60mm gds. 2.5 inch crossover. turned up pump. Stock 727.
1989 W250 60mm gds. 2.5 inch crossover. turned up pump. Stock 727.
-
Ram360man - fuel screw!!!!
- Posts: 102
- Joined: Sun Jun 06, 2010 8:42 pm
- Location: Kasota, Minnesota
Re: Thermostat benefits
by Richie O » Fri Oct 29, 2010 2:25 pm
In my mind ( very small one ) its better to have it run warmer. 190 is perfect. A cool running diesel will not burn the fuel as good as a warm one. Thats pretty important. I have trouble in my boat with running to cool and its not a good thing.
1989 W250 727, 3.07 L/S, S300, P/S Intercooler, Stans exaust, Pump adjustments, 127k miles,297 hp
1993 W250 extended cab, rag, 4.10 l/s, 6x16's, HTT 62/71/14 piston l/p, Isspro EV series tach, fuel pressure, boost, oil pres, water temp, volt, pryo, 132k/ 301 hp
1992 W250 with NV4500, 3.54's, 16cm 60mm GDS H1C, ground stock cone, Isspro tach, pryo, boost, fuel pressure, slow, rusty, dented,180k
1993 W250 extended cab, rag, 4.10 l/s, 6x16's, HTT 62/71/14 piston l/p, Isspro EV series tach, fuel pressure, boost, oil pres, water temp, volt, pryo, 132k/ 301 hp
1992 W250 with NV4500, 3.54's, 16cm 60mm GDS H1C, ground stock cone, Isspro tach, pryo, boost, fuel pressure, slow, rusty, dented,180k
-
Richie O - Administrator
- Posts: 4171
- Joined: Sat May 17, 2008 9:01 pm
- Location: New England