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Old 03-25-2005, 11:01 AM
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Now before anyone says anything I know people have previous feelings about Shark Racing. DO NOT bring that up again. This thread is to simply let everyone know of a new product.



<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Application </span></span>
<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">All currently produced Hyundai vehicles</span></span>

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<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Add power to your car simply by replacing the thermostat. The SR Performance Thermostat lowers engine operating temperatures, while increasing thermal efficiency and your engine's performance in the process. By lowering your engine's operating temperature, you will get an increase in performance, better reliability and longer engine life.</span></span> <span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">The Shark Racing Performance Thermostat will activate at 68.5 degrees Celsius, which is about 155 degrees Fahrenheit. The stock thermostat will activate at around 190 degrees Fahrenheit or above, depending on the model.</span></span>

<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">Our Performance Thermostat will fit all Hyundai cars manufactured on or after 1997. If you are unsure about whether the thermostat will work on your car, please email us to make sure.</span></span>

<span style="font-family:Verdana"><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:100%">The Shark Racing Performance Thermostat is an OEM quality bolt-on piece, that can be replaced just by loosening two bolts that hold the OEM thermostat in place.</span></span>



And the price is $52 shipped. Here is the link to the page if anyone needs it Clicky Here
Old 03-25-2005, 11:10 AM
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Sounds like one of those 20$ 'speed chips' from ebay to me...lol
Old 03-25-2005, 11:31 AM
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Lets make this easy. You dont know what you are talking about plain and simple tongue.gif: . This replaces the actual thermostat duh. The speedchips are nothing more than a resistor.
Old 03-25-2005, 11:37 AM
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seems legit, the sensor in it is just more powerful than stock, it says what it should do, id just be worried about it fitting
Old 03-25-2005, 11:38 AM
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I bought one earlier today smile.gif . Was $40 cause I had some of their mileage stuff saved up. Once I get it in and installed I will do a write up on it.
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alright, awesome, gl, definately let us know
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Just to let everyone know. The stock Thermostat on the RD2's does not fully open up until 205 degrees F. This new one would be fully open at 155 degrees F. Thats a BIG different IMO. 50 degrees F is a big difference with you think about engine temps.
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hmm sounds like a big difference. but how much more performance are we looking at.... a little of a decent amount..... i dunno what they actually do, so maybe someone could inform me smile.gif. i would figure something about getting more air in since the engine isnt as hot, colder air. just a guess though 02.gif.
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^same ques just let me know and i might gon for one
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the thermostat keeps the car in normal operating temperature range. so the car does not overheat. basically. it measures coolant temp.

as for performance, i doubt you would even notice any. this would be good for turbo applications where there is a buttload of heat. but this definately should help with egine longevity......



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