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cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 9:09 pm
by big red
Hi guys quick question what are your views on the cool running thermostats?

Also where can i get a manifold cover for my c20ne?

Any help appreciated

Cheers

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:02 pm
by Rage
could do with a decent manifold cover myself not sure about cool stats though not too sure i understand/agree with the idea

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Tue Sep 10, 2013 10:05 pm
by big red
I have heard mixed reviews thats why want peoples opinions on here.

I can only find one cover but its rubbish and for the 2.5

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 7:51 am
by Rage
i'm thinking of making my own. i need something to keep the manifold heat off the radiator in the summer as my old girl really struggles

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 10:10 am
by big red
I have thought about making one as i can get material no bother but its getting the time to do it lol

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 12:28 pm
by Rage
yeah time it a big issue for me aswell

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Wed Sep 11, 2013 5:48 pm
by Gaz
stupid idea the thermostat, we dont live in the desert its Britain

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:02 pm
by btcctroy
Gaz is right unless your car is running high temperatures from racing etc its not required.

Re: cool running thermostat and manifold cover??

Posted: Fri Sep 13, 2013 7:30 pm
by planetc
More sense in a more efficient radiator design if cooling is an issue in my opinion.