oil thermostat question

[supraking16]

http://www.jegs.com/i/Derale/259/25719/10002/-1
ive been looking at oil thermostats and the mocal is super expensive i was wondering if this derale stat is anygood its 1/2 npt and 180 degree. any suggestions im running on a budget. but i have badoil leaks and i'm goin to upgrade and fix at the same time

 

[hvyman]

Don't see why it wouldn't work unless it fails out of the box or shortly after.

 

[spiller]

ive heard a few stories about the mocal thermostats failing which is why i steered clear. I went with the earls in-line. About 100 bucks from summit.

 

[supraking16]

are you nspeaking of the earls stat that looks like an aluminum blockand 1/8 npt for sensors or anything u want. how well did it install did it feel like a good unit.and should i buy a oil temp sensor and gauge while i'm doin this. its seems like i will want to be able to make sure the cooling system is working at all times.and what is a good oil temp sensor and gauge. thanks

 

[supraking16]

i believe im goin to go with an autometer guauge and sender from jegs performance. with a digital read out. ive used autometer in the past pretty good product. has anyone else ever used an autometer oil temp gauge. I also looke up that aerls it said it strats opening at 160and fully opened at 180 is this good. if so ill go with this stat sense it does have the ports allready.


p.s spiller what is your temp read after its fully warmed up using the earls stat. Ill be using a 11x8x1 1/2 b&m stacked cooler

 

[topekamk3]

The Derale doesn't look like a bad piece at all...I just got one of their oil coolers and it looks to be well built.

 

[supraking16]

i likes the earles one since it already has the 1/8 fitting for sensors though. but it wasnt for that i would have tried the derales stat. i was planning on installing the cooler between the intercoole and condensor. butim installing the ic at the same time will i need a lower water thermostat to help keep it form over heating since there will be all that in front of the radiaitor

 

[Nick M]

Mine is from Summit Racing. Perma cool. It works, it isn't big bucks.

 

[IJ.]

Have used PermaCool and Mocal in the past 0 issues with either, Mocal is a bit more $ but you don't have to buy AN fittings for it so end cost isn't much different.