I hate to be the forum naysayer, but everything you said is correct except for the "more gass means more horsepower" part.

This is only true if there is more air in the cylinders.

 

It actually helps to reduce the retarded timing, that's where most of the power comes from.

We'll be trying to document HP gains of all our products soon. We're meeting with our Dyno guy next Friday to arrange a day we can rent the facility for some N/A and SRT6 testing.

 

I thought more air is more power. (Motor is a big air pump) Suck, Squeeze, Bang, Blow!!!

 

Does anyone have a part # for the lower themo thermostat?

 

Lower thermo? I'm out of town right now and can't check my tech manuals, but the engine coolant system only has 1 thermo... There may be another that is associated with the HVAC system, is that what you are referring to ?

 

I meant lower temp thermostat

 

I've spoken with many MB specialists and they tell me that nobody offers a higher flow, lower temp "flow opening" thermostat for this engine... So don't be surprised if you get some convoluted answer to your post...

If you want to free-flow your coolant, just remove the thermostat all together... No need to purchase something that is smoke and mirrors !

 

Hello,

We sell an increased flow thermostat, check it out here: http://www.tvtdesign.com/inc/sdetail/99.

There are several members on this board that have already purchased this and are very happy. It will help keep the engine temp low and the power up.

Thanks,
Anthony
TVT Design

 

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Sorry guys, I keep forgetting we're talking about street vehicles... Thanks Brian... My mind is so focussed on race engines that sometimes I forget that what's good for the track, isn't so good for everyday driving...

 

I found this thread over at mbworld - interesting read

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=148316