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Where can i get a bigger thermostat for our civics? Do you think one from a 6th gen would fit our cars?

 
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why?

 
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So that my car will run cooler

 
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a different thermostat won't make your car run cooler. You need a better radiator for that.

 
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Everybody thinks the thermostat makes a car run cooler.... The size of the RADIATOR makes your car run cool. The thermostat makes sure it warms up quickly and stays at a certain temperature for most efficiency. Civics run from maybe a quarter to half on the temp gauge. If the car gets hotter than that on a hot day, it's not the thermostat but the radiators inability to dump the extra heat load. Also, running an engine too cool is not good either. If you go turbo, etc, you need a bigger radiator to dump the heat since the thermostat will already be WIDE OPEN. So if you want to run cooler than stock, you'll need a cooler thermostat AND a bigger radiator.

 
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ok where can i get the cooler thermostat and is the koyo radiator good?

 
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still kinda wondering why you'd do this mod? there is no performance gain to be had from it....

 
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i think he has turbo, so its kinda necessary for better cooling.

 
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yeah hes boosted.



Michalo - We need to meet up sometime. My car will be getting fixed this week......finally. Let me know. Maybe we could meet half way, since its a long drive in HOT weather. I dont want either of us to overheat in the 110 degree weather.

 
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a thermostat does actually help, the slight change in temperature will change the input of sensors and and u will increase performance, but very slightly. i am also trying to find a lower degree thermostat, so if u find one let me know too.

 
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Yeah if anyone finds one tell me as for now i will probably invest in the Koyo RAdiator i bet a 6th gen thermostat would fit our car. Chris thats a good idea just p m when you get your car running good. Mine still needs a little tuning

 
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O yeah not only do i have a turbo and better cooling is necessary i live in Arizona and the days get into 100+ everyday

 
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do you have a vented hood?

 
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no i do not

 
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Ok well i bought a jackson racing thermostat and i am going to try that i will let you guys know in about one week wtf happens.