D Hook
Elite Explorer
- Joined
- October 10, 2010
- Messages
- 1,137
- Reaction score
- 94
- City, State
- Omaha, NE
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 06 Explorer Limited V-8
Stock is 180* it also is a very sloppy built tstat that starts to open late,runs hot and doesn't fully open till almost 220*,thats to hot for a aluminum high compression motor that is known for having heat issues with its heads.....
now the 160* racing tstat isnt recommended in cold climates and definitely needs tune adjust. .
The 170* is said not to even need tune adjust unless you have electric fans,then the "on and off" need adjustment..i believe the ecm is set for 175* for when it considers fully warm and starts to ""learn" and make adjustments. .the 170* is said to keep the motor around 185-190* which is still plenty warm enough for "learn" mode..also ill be doing tuning down the road so if it is a issue i can and will adjust it then..
No comments on the addition of the rear coolant plugs/crossover/addition hose to heater?? Anyone else using this model/type or one similar? ?
I want to keep these new heads as cool as possible. .especially when i start looking for a supercharger
You might want to post in the modified section. Getting into modifications, tuning, superchargers, etc you'll probably find a lot more help in that section. Lot of good people over there that can give you more accurate advice so you can successfully reach your goals without reinventing the wheel, as they say.