Thermostat or Restrictor Plate ? ?

Started by dickj, March 01, 2009, 06:48:17 AM

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dickj

March 01, 2009, 06:48:17 AM
What's more common in Bonneville motors - using a thermostat or a restrictor plate?  Why?  DickJ

Stainless1

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March 01, 2009, 07:34:39 AM
personal preference.... some do, some don't, variables include no radiator... you will see all depending on application.  Most experiment as they run to determine what is best.
Stainless
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March 01, 2009, 09:24:36 AM
There are a couple of threads that are related to this topic, regarding cooling and pre heating the engine, that might help give you an insight on this

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,3396.0.html
http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,3847.0.html

As quick and easy it is to change out a thermostat, I'd bring a couple of different temps, along with a restrictor, and some spare gaskets.
"Problems are almost always a sign of progress."  Harold Bettes
Well, I guess we're making a LOT of progress . . .  :roll:
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