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?

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

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?

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.

is there a general operating temperature for these cars, or is it different for every car?