Thermostat

[Alexdaredevilz]

Replacing as its out,

Currently a 82 degrees

Any suggestions to go hotter or colder?

Thanks

[The Lodge]

I changed mine to 72 when i did my radiator a few years back
made a huge differance but im wondering if its running too
cool, its great that it doesnt go above 80 but i wonder if
im running rich most of the time.
Must admit the engine bay always feels very hot and i still have
the hot start problem sometimes

Paul.

[tonys]

The early ones had a 74 stat, later replaced with an 82, with the 74 used in cars destined for hotter climes (according to the bible). The 82 stat is likely to have been fitted when TVR cahnged the spec. of the fans.
I presume the one you are talking about is the 4.6 mentioned on your profile, so maybe not a TVR version? If you haven't had any cooling issues, I would stick with what has come out, ie 82. However some do prefer to fit a 74.

[The Lodge]

sorry it was a 74 degrees stat with a large bore valve
Dont put the hotter Land Rover one in it doesnt have the large bypass valve
and is too hot for a tvr, could cause problems

Paul.

[The Lodge]

sorry it was a 74 degrees stat with a large bore valve
Dont put the hotter Land Rover one in, it doesnt have the large bypass valve
and is too hot for a tvr, could cause problems

Paul.

[Alexdaredevilz]

Is the Tvr 'large bore' a gimmick? Or will a normal size do?

Thanks

[captaintact]

Use correct large bore

[Alexdaredevilz]

captaintact said:

Use correct large bore

How much larger is this over stock?

[The Lodge]

My invoice from racetech states

E2027A thermostat early open (74) big bore 31mm

[rev-erend]

Best advice for all round use is 82 degrees .. if you sit in a lot of traffic on hot days / track days etc then a 74 degree stat is a good summer option and switch to 82 for winter use (better heater).

[Alexdaredevilz]

Thanks guys,

Stuck a 82 in, and if it gets hot, ill change it