Over the years I have used low temp thermostats and removed them completely thinking "cool is better". It is true with intake air, but not necessarily true with running temps. I read a chart recently that showed the ware and friction rates of the metal parts in our engines and at lower temps the friction coefficient was many times that of a "hot" engine. Try this yourself: the next time you are going on a freeway trip, watch your oil temp and fuel mileage readouts. I drive the freeway everyday 1/2 hour each way and my fuel mileage is ALWAYS two or three mpg BETTER after the oil temp tops 190. If the motor is pushing the car with more power per gallon cruising, why isn't it the same at the dragstrip. Our motors were designed to run around 200 degrees, both oil and water. I need to see documentation that lower oil temp means more HP.
Snake Oil IMHO!
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