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Tstat closed:
Tstat opened:
1. I think oil flow is not a problem, there are no 90 degrees corners in line, the flow is the same with No-tstat-setup. Anyway, much better than with external oil filter in line, so never doubt about it. Moreover, MOCAL is a world famous brand for cooling systems, including race systems.
2. I think stock cooler is a good system, enough for normal pressure. And it can be a good system for cooling, if it were not so weak tranny for this engine. This is the reason why i`ve supplemented stock system with additional cooler. Not replace.
3. I thought about in-fender-location, but realize that it will be a torture for me to clean it of mud, snow etc every day when the weather is sucks. Moreover, that is a complicated setup (fan, wiring, gauges)
I`ve installed my setup month ago and i noticed that engine temperature everytime is ok, in traffic jams and on highway, no matter.
And thermo spacers prevent heating from radiator.
I think its the best setup for SVX`s live in different weather seasons