anyone run an aftermarket one? what temp? mine stays half all the time and little above if i beat on her. like to cool it off a little before i put the new motor in.

 

I just replaced mine. From what ive heard, the mazda ones are the best for our cars, they last the longest also. Ive had cheapo ones that crap out on me. It doesnt really matter cause they are an easy install, but still it is a pain in the ***.

Rotary Performance sells mazda thermostats, and nothin else. I think it's only like $13 (USD) from the mazda dealer, you have to pay shipping if you get it from RP (rx7.com).

 

I bought a 180 Degree aftermarket one for Advance Autoparts. Works great!

 

Id stick with the stocker- If you look at it, its a totally different design than the generic aftermarket ones.

Im POSITIVE Ted will back me on this-

 

Normally, I would Dyre, but Soul Assassin lives in Japan. In Japan, there are a lot of other (BETTER!) parts that we can't get in the US. I would try and go with a lower thermostat if you can find one, Soul Assassin...like 180F or equivalent temp in C.

Stock is 190F.


-Ted

 

thanks for the help what is the conversion though? celisius to fairinheit? once i get one i will let you guys know how much it was if any onew ould be interested i am pretty sure the guy i am getting it from it will be a "billion" brand name

 

180F = 82C
170F = 77C

So you're looking for a thermostat rated somewhere in that range.

Need more conversions?&nbsp http://www.speckdesign.com/Ttemperature.html


-Ted

 

you da man!