mitch184 Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 ive got a 87 turbo wagon, i was wondering if you can run an ea82t too cold? Is there any negatives to running it cold? I plan on running a 160 thermostat, saab intercooler, 12" electric fan 1200cfm.(should i wire it to run all the time or come on at a higher temp?), cold air intake, 13 lbs. boost, and 2.5 exhaust all the way back. I don't know if this will be overkill or just right. I live in west. washington so i doesnt get real cold. any input? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 Sounds good to me. I would use a 180 t-stat though.. I would also like some pics of how you mount and plumb the saab IC.. I am assuming you are using a 900 IC as the 9000 ICs are a little harder to come by Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch184 Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 why would you choose the 180? yes, i got the big tube saab 900 i/c. i guess it was an upgrade. there are a couple of saab 9000 i/c's on ebay but they are far bigger in size. I believe almost 25 in. wide. i was made to believe that for our size motors it is better to stay on the smallish side for intercooler size. am i right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calebz Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I would use a 180 because its possible that with a 160 you may never reach full operating temp. Thus reducing performance, increasing emissions.. Experiment though.. I could be wrong.. Living here in texas, I would use a 160, but I lived in the tacoma/seattle are for the first 27 years of my life(I'm 28 now) and based on my experiences with temps there, I would start with a 180.. remember, stock is 195, so 180 is a substantial change, especially for somewhere that doesn't get terribly warm. However, every car is different.. the absolute worst thing that could happen using a 160 is that you decide you don't like it.. its cheap and easy to change later. Once again, I would be interested in seeing some pics after you mount and plumb the IC..900 ICs are abundant and inexpensive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitch184 Posted November 18, 2003 Author Share Posted November 18, 2003 is there a general operating temperature for these cars, or is it different for every car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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