adz_vy
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- VY Spac l67
Just recently installed the 81C thermostat from MACE and thought I would share my opinion with everyone.
I fitted the thermostat on my supercharged VY and was delighted to notice a significant amount of power to still be available after a long drive and this can be justified easily even by looking at the temperature gauge and finding that it sits a little bit under the point where it normally finds itself after some driving. On the freeway it drops even a little bit further.
This is a very positive outcome for a mod which costs 22 bucks at MACE.
GM intended these motors to operate at an ideal temperature of 92 degrees give or take but we all know how often the radiator fans come on in general around-town driving which means temperatures have risen to 100 degrees (way above ideal operating temperature and proving to be a real POWER-KILLER!)
My radiator fans hardly ever come on anymore and my power curve lasts much longer and stays higher. Not to mention the added benefit of the motor now being able to last longer with a smaller chance of over heating.
So for 22 bucks it is well worth it.
Well done to Steve and the team for their great products and customer service!
I fitted the thermostat on my supercharged VY and was delighted to notice a significant amount of power to still be available after a long drive and this can be justified easily even by looking at the temperature gauge and finding that it sits a little bit under the point where it normally finds itself after some driving. On the freeway it drops even a little bit further.
This is a very positive outcome for a mod which costs 22 bucks at MACE.
GM intended these motors to operate at an ideal temperature of 92 degrees give or take but we all know how often the radiator fans come on in general around-town driving which means temperatures have risen to 100 degrees (way above ideal operating temperature and proving to be a real POWER-KILLER!)
My radiator fans hardly ever come on anymore and my power curve lasts much longer and stays higher. Not to mention the added benefit of the motor now being able to last longer with a smaller chance of over heating.
So for 22 bucks it is well worth it.
Well done to Steve and the team for their great products and customer service!