$16 coolant reroute
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$16 coolant reroute
A simple inline solution using an OE part. It's a bmw 2002 160f thermostat for $16 delivered. All you'd need to do is install an outlet piece with a rad hose sized bung at the back of the head, then connect this tstat. It has a pre-tstat outlet for the heatercore (which would need to be stepped down to match the core at the firewall) and an outlet to go to the rad. Then just plug the OE hole at the front of the head.
"to heater core" and "from cylinder head" can be swapped - and might be better for a more direct flow
I haven't confirmed the bung sizes but they look miata-similar. If I needed a solution, I'd risk the $16 on making it work. Confirmed the configuration/flow per this thread and pics. Is there anybody cheap enough to put $16 on the line and prove this thing (right or wrong)?
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A simple inline solution using an OE part. It's a bmw 2002 160f thermostat for $16 delivered. All you'd need to do is install an outlet piece with a rad hose sized bung at the back of the head, then connect this tstat. It has a pre-tstat outlet for the heatercore (which would need to be stepped down to match the core at the firewall) and an outlet to go to the rad. Then just plug the OE hole at the front of the head.
"to heater core" and "from cylinder head" can be swapped - and might be better for a more direct flow
I haven't confirmed the bung sizes but they look miata-similar. If I needed a solution, I'd risk the $16 on making it work. Confirmed the configuration/flow per this thread and pics. Is there anybody cheap enough to put $16 on the line and prove this thing (right or wrong)?
I'm finishing my engine build but my car will be back at the shop to change the oil after the first 100 kms.
I'd appreciate your assistance in getting it.
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The 180° version is:
$36 at NAPA: NAPAONLINE®
$33.50 at Autozone: AutoZone.com | Shopping | Parts | Product Detail - Thermostat
$34.99 at Kragen: While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at CSK Auto
$36 at NAPA: NAPAONLINE®
$33.50 at Autozone: AutoZone.com | Shopping | Parts | Product Detail - Thermostat
$34.99 at Kragen: While we find your parts, please enter your ZIP Code at CSK Auto
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This is the second time I've mentioned this- the first time nobody commented. I think the 160f was OE spec for the 2002 turbo, and later 4 cylinder bmws. I've found the 180f on eBay in the past and it was $25 delivered. Either way you get bmw performance, engineering and prestige.
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would this fit on that?
whats the bolt spacing for chevy water necks?
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This is the second time I've mentioned this- the first time nobody commented. I think the 160f was OE spec for the 2002 turbo, and later 4 cylinder bmws. I've found the 180f on eBay in the past and it was $25 delivered. Either way you get bmw performance, engineering and prestige.
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A simple inline solution using an OE part. It's a bmw 2002 160f thermostat for $16 delivered. All you'd need to do is install an outlet piece with a rad hose sized bung at the back of the head, then connect this tstat. It has a pre-tstat outlet for the heatercore (which would need to be stepped down to match the core at the firewall) and an outlet to go to the rad. Then just plug the OE hole at the front of the head.
"to heater core" and "from cylinder head" can be swapped - and might be better for a more direct flow
I haven't confirmed the bung sizes but they look miata-similar. If I needed a solution, I'd risk the $16 on making it work. Confirmed the configuration/flow per this thread and pics. Is there anybody cheap enough to put $16 on the line and prove this thing (right or wrong)?
Here's one:
I'm adamant about not using the heatercore; that said, what would happen if I block that outlet?
Thanks
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As I understand it the thermostat is used to direct water flow either to the radiator (if it needs to be cooled down), or back to the engine (if it is already relatively cool). If you aren't running a heatercore you would just run that hose back to the lower side of the radiator. That way when the car is cool, and thermostat is closed, you will be bypassing the radiator helping the car to warm up. Once the car is warm the thermostat will open and waterflow will be directed to the radiator to maintain a proper operating temperature.
So if you just blocked off the "to heatercore" line, there would be nowhere for water to go when the car was cool and something would have to explode, spraying coolant everywhere.
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No need for heatercore hoses if you're not using heat. The tstat still lets coolant through even when shut to allow circulation when cold, therefore no explosions (unless of course you run a radiator cap and overflow can).
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If not using the heater core, send the "heater core" outlet of the T-stat to the mixing manifold or the lower radiator hose. Doing so will promote greater coolant circulation through the block, and thus more even heat distribution during warmup.
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joe's right... as usual
Along the same lines, I found out that hondas had a manually operated heater line valve that could be used here once the car has warmed up. That would send all coolant to the rad. There's got to be electric version out there too. Here's the valve install.
Along the same lines, I found out that hondas had a manually operated heater line valve that could be used here once the car has warmed up. That would send all coolant to the rad. There's got to be electric version out there too. Here's the valve install.
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it's a solenoid valve and they're everywhere. you can get a fuel tank valve used on dual tank vehicles to do exactly that. it's got a NC and an NO port and a common port... just have it switch to the mixing mani or lower hose. it's basical what a boost control solenoid does but with bigger holes.