Low temp thermostat

[David Cooley]

At 10:07 PM 10/26/1999 +1000, you wrote:
>Guys
>Quote from Jeff Hartmans book on FI
>"Typically a first stage prom might work well with a low restriction air
>filter, a low temperature thermostat"
>Question:
>what advantage is the low temp thermostat ?


In theory, it is bad... excessive engine wear, lower efficiency etc...
In reality, due to the lower operating temp of the engine, the underhood 
air is heated less, intake charge is cooler and denser, and the computer 
runs slightly richer from the cooler temp.
If the fuel cal was PROPERLY done for max power, a 210-220 thermostat would 
be the ideal temp. (Assuming the intake was 100% isolated from all coolant 
related heat so air entering the combustion chamber was at ambient temp)

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