[Fot] To thermostat or not to thermostat...

[DAVE HOGYE]

I run a 180 thermostat with a plastic or Teflon restrictor that has I think a 3/8" hole in it in the bypass line to mimic the standard bellows thermostat's restriction.  Aluminum radiator, standard water pump and pulley sizes.  I'd would like to have a smaller crank pulley to slow the pump and alternator.  I use an expansion tank that fills the system and circulates coolant using the heater connections at the back of the head and return tube.  No filler cap on the radiator.  Temps typically around 190.  Both water and oil.  Street or race.
Dave H.

>     On 06/10/2022 12:18 PM Dave Riddle via Fot <fot at autox.team.net> wrote:
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>     Brand new Aluminum Radiator from Wizard and all new hoses
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