serious overheating at race speeds, 95gt

[RAU03MACH]

If youre worried about the tstat run thr mishimoto race one that opens at like 162 or something. Ive never had a issue with my car overheating and ive ran some hot ass days

if you read the post he dosent have a thermostat its gutted he says

 

[95opal]

why would you run without a thermostat
makes no sense

Most racers don't run tsats.
He's running a restrictor which slows the water return down raising the pressure resulting in higher boiling point.

 

[Frank.JD.Perez]

I did read it. Doesnt make any sense to do that

 

[RAU03MACH]

im use to running a t stat
that makes more sense

 

[RAU03MACH]

Most racers don't run tsats.
He's running a restrictor which slows the water return down raising the pressure resulting in higher boiling point.

is that the type that is in the top radiator hose

 

[95opal]

is that the type that is in the top radiator hose

It sits in the water neck housing. I think your talking about the heater core restrictor.

Tech Tip #3: Thermostats & Restrictors - Stewart Components

Thermostats & Restrictors We strongly recommend NEVER using a restrictor: they decrease coolant flow and ultimately inhibit cooling. For applications requiring a thermostat to keep the engine at operating temperature, we recommend using a Stewart/Robertshaw high flow thermostat. This thermostat...

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[RAU03MACH]

i must be a cave man never seen these before

 

[RAU03MACH]

i remember installing a internal thermostat in a radiator hose on a few cat forklifts

 

[95opal]

i must be a cave man never seen these before

They have been in use for decades.
jFYI I don't run a stat either