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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 12:12 AM
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thermostat questions

what is the best thermostat for the FD?
and do you change them when you alter mods?
does anyone know the right thermostat & part number?
and is the local mazda dealship the best place to get them?

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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 12:15 AM
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Get the stock mazda thermostat.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 01:39 AM
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I second that, the stock thermostat is the best, accept no cheezy substitutions. BTW, if you're going to install it yourself, make sure that small circle thing points straight up
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 06:01 AM
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Hey bro what you can do is when you go to Mazda request a hot enviroment Thermo, and that way your
engine will stay a lot cooler...
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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Originally posted by P'cola FD
Get the stock mazda thermostat.
is this what I have in my car now? I have been told by some that I should get the Miata thermostat, but I don't know which one.... anyone have any more details?
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 12:25 PM
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Are you sure they didn't say thermoswitch or thermosensor? People use those to turn the cooling fans on sooner.
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Old Apr 24, 2002 | 05:12 PM
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dosent mazdaspeed make a low temp thermo?
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