Higher Temp Thermostat For The 2.3L

Smokestang88 · December 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM

ive been looking on this website alot lately...Ford 2.3L Performance - HotRodHigh.ca and they are mentioning that the ford 2.3L will operate better when its warmer... is there a higher temp thermostat that i can get that will work for my 88 vert? its almost time to pull this car apart and hope to get my list done by spring for some shows to show her in this year

ranger50toy · December 6th, 2011, 08:50 AM

There is not one you can buy. I have seen a websight where one was made.

Smokestang88 · December 7th, 2011, 07:37 PM

yeah i seen that too...it just seems like she runs too cool.. like two notches above the 120 mark..

ranger50toy · December 8th, 2011, 08:52 AM

Plug in a mechanical guage if you are worried about it. How hot is the M in normal anyway?

Mikel89us · December 12th, 2011, 12:10 AM

Ive been told that too, but i have never had any luck if my engine ran over 200, they usually overheat quickly after they get there. I raced a 2.3 musang on dirt for 5 years and ive always had the best reliability and performance around 180.

Atrais · December 12th, 2011, 12:36 PM

^ This

Smokestang88 · December 13th, 2011, 05:44 PM

it just seems like its running rich lately and doesnt help with that ebay short ram on it lol haha.. gunna build a new CAI next spring since i dont like the fact of the filter pointing in the direction of the radiator...rather have it in the fenderwell and towards the front of the car to catch a little more colder air

Mikel89us · December 14th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Originally Posted by Smokestang88

it just seems like its running rich lately and doesnt help with that ebay short ram on it lol haha.. gunna build a new CAI next spring since i dont like the fact of the filter pointing in the direction of the radiator...rather have it in the fenderwell and towards the front of the car to catch a little more colder air

hot air going into the engine will cause problems, but not running rich. the o2 sensor , IAT, MAF or MAP they all should keep the engine burning within specified A/F ratio.

December 5th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#1
Smokestang88 Regular 1988 Mustang vert 2.3L ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chesaning,MI Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 reviews	Higher Temp Thermostat For The 2.3L ive been looking on this website alot lately...Ford 2.3L Performance - HotRodHigh.ca and they are mentioning that the ford 2.3L will operate better when its warmer... is there a higher temp thermostat that i can get that will work for my 88 vert? its almost time to pull this car apart and hope to get my list done by spring for some shows to show her in this year

December 12th, 2011, 12:10 AM	#5
Mikel89us Regular 1991 Mustang 2.3L 11:42 @ 61 in the 1/8th Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Logansport, IN Posts: 362 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive been told that too, but i have never had any luck if my engine ran over 200, they usually overheat quickly after they get there. I raced a 2.3 musang on dirt for 5 years and ive always had the best reliability and performance around 180. __________________ 1991 Mustang LX 2.3L 5 Speed convert 1989 Ranger 4X4 2.3L 5 Speed Entire turbo kit waiting to be used again.

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December 6th, 2011, 08:50 AM	#2
ranger50toy Regular 1988 2.3L Hatch Ha-Ha Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is not one you can buy. I have seen a websight where one was made.

December 7th, 2011, 07:37 PM	#3
Smokestang88 Regular 1988 Mustang vert 2.3L ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chesaning,MI Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i seen that too...it just seems like she runs too cool.. like two notches above the 120 mark..

December 8th, 2011, 08:52 AM	#4
ranger50toy Regular 1988 2.3L Hatch Ha-Ha Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Lansing Mi Posts: 99 iTrader: 0 reviews	Plug in a mechanical guage if you are worried about it. How hot is the M in normal anyway?

December 12th, 2011, 12:36 PM	#6
Atrais Newbie Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ This

December 13th, 2011, 05:44 PM	#7
Smokestang88 Regular 1988 Mustang vert 2.3L ? Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chesaning,MI Posts: 79 iTrader: 0 reviews	it just seems like its running rich lately and doesnt help with that ebay short ram on it lol haha.. gunna build a new CAI next spring since i dont like the fact of the filter pointing in the direction of the radiator...rather have it in the fenderwell and towards the front of the car to catch a little more colder air

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