Besides Driftmotion where can I get a thermostat. I don't see paying 20+ for a thermostat and its not even failsafe. Can I use one for a 2JZ?
1jz thermostat
- Thread starter Cya
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Twenty bucks? I wouldn't even run a thermostat if I had to pay that much for it. Go cheap, it's really not even that important that you have one.............
How many parts for the supra that you know of are 100% failsafe?
How many parts for the supra that you know of are 100% failsafe?
suprahero;921092 said:
i think he means that if it fails it will fail open, instead of being able to fail close which could ruin the engine.
not an unreasonable desire at all...
with that said, i think it is better to get the toyota tstat (which driftmotion sells).
i was under the impression that the toyota thermostats do fail open?
Cya, is there a reason why you say they dont?
lagged;921104 said:
exactly.
I wasn't sure it did, it isnt advertised like most thermostats are. $20 bucks for a thermostat is still unreasonable even if it is a genuine toyota part. I was just looking for an alternative since after shipping it would be closer to thirty.
Cya;921219 said:
try the dealer.
ive used NAPA tstats and they SUCK. cant comment on other suppliers though.
i do know the toyota ones are good.
2jz tstats are the same toyota one, i don't know how cheap yo uwant to get one for, but the cheaper it is, well you know where it goes
lilazni3uoy;921339 said:
they SHOULD be cheap. they should be 3 dollars each for what goes in to them.
and even THAT is expensive.
but it is what it is unfortunately.
failsafe thermostats fail open and cause your car to run as if it does not have a thermostat. not allowing it to reach operating temperature. if you get a regular toyota thermostat it is not a failsafe. if it fails it fails in closed position and will overheat your engine. on thing i have learned from being a mechanic if you get a cheap failsafe it will stick open even when your car isnt overheating, which causes you to have to pull the thermostat out and reset it all the time.
90916-03093 Thermostat
16325-63011 Gasket
They're used in other North American vehicles including (it's already been said), the MKIV.
I've never seen a Toyota thermostat fail closed.
16325-63011 Gasket
They're used in other North American vehicles including (it's already been said), the MKIV.
I've never seen a Toyota thermostat fail closed.
i got mine for like 12 bucks from Advance
i bought one for a 98tt and no problems since
that was almost a year ago
i bought one for a 98tt and no problems since
that was almost a year ago
AF1JZ;921558 said:
No, Im not being cheap. Why should I spend more for the same results, THAT is crazy, especially when we as Americans already to work hard for the dollar as it is. I am not rich, im spending wisely. As stated Toyota T-Stats DO FAIL. Why would I spend more for something that I know WILL FAIL at some point in time. If you can give some sort of empirical result comparing T-Stats then and only then will I stop being "cheap". Its the same as paying (a very conservative) $300 for a used genuine toyota 1jz Map sensor (denso) with an FCD when I can get HKS three bar map sensor (Denso) for $175 dollar less, that equates to TWO three bar sensors. If that in your world constitutes as being cheap, then I have six genuine CYA 360cc fuel injectors with a rail ill sell ya for $50 per injector that bolt right up to the 1jz. Hell, no modifications required. Test fitted and proven. P.S. Ill throw the rail in for $20 just for you.
rocketguy13;921466 said:
I was going to go purchase one from Advance Auto or Oriely (spell check). I've never had any problems with there T-Stats on any car i've had to work on.
lagged;921453 said:
My point exactly.
lagged;921252 said:
Will do.
I just hope this thread doesnt get taken out of context. So..Just so everyone is on the same page, I am not bad mouthing anyone's company or its affiliates. Im just just looking to maximize my dollars because like most of us im on a budget. Thank you for your time. CYA.