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Hey,

Im replacing my radiator, and i think its a good time to also replace my thermostat. Now im not sure weather i should go for a nismo or just get a std one from nissan.

The only thing i am worried about is that because the nismo one opens at a lower temp, i run the risk of the car running to cool. Im replacing the stf rad with a Trust 48mm think one if that matters.

The car will be seeing track time but is driven on the weekends.

Thanks Michael

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I thought the same thing. Was told a lower temp thermostat is terrific and makes the car run much better (by seat of pants feel)

At the same time, you are probably not making optimal power / fuel efficiency until temps are at a certain level.

So by running a lower temp thermo, its going to take you longer to get to the optimal temperature, meaning you'll make less power, drink more fuel, and possibly damaging some part of the engine?

i chuckd in a new std nissan in mine..only coz after i fitted my front mount i noticed my temp went up a tiny bit..

so i tht i'd replace my tehrmo just incase..

anyways i looked at getting a nismo but tht in summer it would be great for any uses..AND BE WORTH IT....

BUT.....

in winter..cold starts...and driving around wit a nismo one would be ugly for city driving...lol

operating temperature would take longer to reach...

and NO it wouldnt do any damage to the engine...

hay Micheal how'd that new rad. go?

any difference????or only on track???wat about on really hot day??if u have exp. one yet....

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