Low Temp Thermostat or Normal for 600hp+?

[KiwiRider]

Quick question, what thermostats are people running in their higher power cars?

l'll be running around 600-650hp on 98 RON pump gas.

Should I run a lower temp thermostat for heat control or standard? Will have an RS4 aux oil cooler as well.

Thanks!

[Matthewest91]

I’m using an oem thermostat and standard oil coolant heat exchanger on a tial 770 car

As for an oil cooler.
What’s the purpose of your car?
I would only get an oil cooler if you plan to track it


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[KiwiRider]

It is a daily and touring car. But I am putting an RS4 engine in it so comes with the oil cooler already. Seeing I have it I will definitely make use of it!

[ShelbyM3]

Keep the OE temp range thermostat. If it’s too low it can actually be detrimental to your engine and its performance.


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[RMode]

Really depends on climate for one.

The lower temp ones can allow for a bit more timing advance. Whether that’s beneficial for you depends on a multitude of factors. Ask your intended tuner.

It’s not going to amount to drastic differences though.


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