Thermostat ????

[SKRAMER]

Can you run a thermostat with these crossovers? If so how do I plum it. Thanks Scott

 

[cigdaze]

I don't see a bypass on the crossovers - just an inlet - so I don't think you can run a T-stat with those.

Unless of course that little nub on the front unthreads and you can get a fitting in there and run a bypass straight to the top of the t-stat housing.

If You do end up running a t-stat it's advised that you drill some holes in the T-stat to keep water moving through the block at all times. If you go that route, it's advised then that you also have a pressure relief valve installed to avoid over-pressure situations when the t-stat is closed.

Here's how mine's plumbed.

 

[SKRAMER]

I don't see a bypass on the crossovers - just an inlet - so I don't think you can run a T-stat with those.

Unless of course that little nub on the front unthreads and you can get a fitting in there and run a bypass straight to the top of the t-stat housing.

If You do end up running a t-stat it's advised that you drill some holes in the T-stat to keep water moving through the block at all times. If you go that route, it's advised then that you also have a pressure relief valve installed to avoid over-pressure situations when the t-stat is closed.

Here's how mine's plumbed.

Allready have the pressure relief valves. I've allways run a thermostats. Maybe not this year.

 

[Geronimo36]

I don't think so

 

[Geronimo36]

you'd have to drill/tap the crossover and have a bung welded onto the t-stat neck....

Have you bought them already? I might be interested in the crossovers only.

 

[Geronimo36]

take that back, you might be able to "make" them work... If you don't need to use the sensor bung on the side of the t-stat neck you can plumb a hose down to the crossover and drill/tap it.

 

[Rookie]

take that back, you might be able to "make" them work... If you don't need to use the sensor bung on the side of the t-stat neck you can plumb a hose down to the crossover and drill/tap it.

+1
You can also adjust your water pressure here depending on the size fitting you use.

 

[SKRAMER]

Can't I just us the hole on the top of the t-stat for the sensor bung and plum from the crossover to the neck??

 

[cigdaze]

Can't I just us the hole on the top of the t-stat for the sensor bung and plum from the crossover to the neck??

Yes, that's exactly what you want to happen.

But what I was referring to is that I don't see any place on the crossover to pull bypass water from....unless you drill and tap your own hole and install another bung.

The only problem I see though, is that the sensor hole on the T-stat appears to be on the small side. You'll only flow a very small amount of water through that and it may not be enough to keep your exhaust cool, and you will see high pressures due to the restriction. This should only be an issue until your T-stat opens up. Once it's open you'll have full flow.

 

[excalibur27]

Can you run a thermostat with these crossovers? If so how do I plum it. Thanks Scott

Would you mind letting me know if you accomplish this ? I have a similar setup & always wanted to run a themostat. I'm the guy that bought Stecz Cafe. Please don't hold that against me .... LOL.

 

[SKRAMER]

What about the two water outlets on the intake manifold. Would those flow enough water?? If I ran a hose from them to the top of the t-state housing?