Racimex thermostat

Jesse/DVK

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Racimex thermostat

« on: February 24, 2011, 12:16:26 pm »

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience with these type of thermostats?

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Racimex-Olkuhler-Adapter-3-4-Zoll-mit-Thermostat-/250618309133?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item3a5a03ea0d

Seems to mount between the oil filter and bracket?


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Stripped66

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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2011, 14:32:44 pm »

I use the version made by Earl's: http://www.holley.com/504ERL.asp

That Racimex thermostat is sand-cast aluminum, the casting doesn't appear fantastic, and the machined surfaces are not shown in that pic. As long as the casting finish isn't representative of its porosity and the adapter is machined properly, it will probably work fine.


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Jesse/DVK

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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2011, 15:58:39 pm »

Thanks will check those too!


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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2011, 21:38:55 pm »

I am using this type of racimex thermostat:

http://cgi.ebay.nl/Racimex-Olkuhler-Thermostat-VW-Golf-1-2-3-GTI-G60-VR6-/290516290839?pt=Autoteile_Zubeh%C3%B6r&hash=item43a41ecd17

Mine is working fine for the last 8/9? years. You could even modifiy them for more oil flow but I nevered opened mine.

The Racimex filterstyle one looks very restrictive for the oil flow. I would not use it.


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Harry/FDK

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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2011, 22:03:58 pm »

No hoseclamp-style for me ever. I'm using the MOCAL with -8 in/outlets for years. Perrfect. speedflow.uk.com # 574-OT-08.
Your oil-lines will stay "fully oiled" all the time.

Jesse, i also used and tested the US "cheap" thermostat over the years, works perfect, you just have to buy the adaptors for your oil-lines... And your oil-lines will stay "fully oiled" as well.

Harry


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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2011, 22:19:22 pm »

Quote from: Harry/FDK on February 25, 2011, 22:03:58 pm

No hoseclamp-style for me ever. I'm using the MOCAL with -8 in/outlets for years. Perrfect. speedflow.co.uk # 574-OT-08.

http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/-08-jic-oil-thermostat-inline-574-ot-08-1033-p.asp

i've got the same type, different brand. no idea how well it works, though


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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2011, 22:22:49 pm »

Quote from: 67-indeed/DVK on February 25, 2011, 22:19:22 pm

Quote from: Harry/FDK on February 25, 2011, 22:03:58 pm

No hoseclamp-style for me ever. I'm using the MOCAL with -8 in/outlets for years. Perrfect. speedflow.co.uk # 574-OT-08.

http://www.speedflowshop.co.uk/-08-jic-oil-thermostat-inline-574-ot-08-1033-p.asp

i've got the same type, different brand. no idea how well it works, though

Purrrrfect.


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Donny B.

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Re: Racimex thermostat

« Reply #7 on: February 26, 2011, 05:22:18 am »

Try a Mocal and never look back.

http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/category/Mocal_Products


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