Lower temp fan switch and lower temp thermostat Spoon/Mugen?

[Siribx]

Has anyone installed this in their K24 (G2) V?
I was wondering if these two items are worth it for our G2 V? The fan switch cost about $75, this switch activates the radiator fan at a lower temperature than factory. And the thermostat cost about $80 and opens up at a lower temp than OEM.
Anyone with inputs or opinion on these two items?

There is also a radiator cap made by both Spoon and Mugen that increase the pressure inside the radiator so that even if the water temperature exceeds 100C, boiling will be avoided. Is this item also a benefit for the V as a performance item.

Are these item really worth it as an upgrade to the factory pieces?

[mattt]

Do you have overheating issues as it is now? These components usually comme in handy when engines are being used in racing conditions (constant WOT).

[Siribx]

No I don't have overheating issues, I just though that a cooler running engine would be a more efficient engine. Every now and then I like to go in the upper RPM ranges, but nothin crazy.

[N_Jay]

No I don't have overheating issues, I just though that a cooler running engine would be a more efficient engine. Every now and then I like to go in the upper RPM ranges, but nothin crazy.

A hotter engine is more efficiant!

[Paul_arbouw]

No I don't have overheating issues, I just though that a cooler running engine would be a more efficient engine. Every now and then I like to go in the upper RPM ranges, but nothin crazy.

A hotter engine is more efficiant!

Make that an engine at PROPER OPERATING Temperature; too hot and it will be less efficient. :roll:

Paul

[N_Jay]

No I don't have overheating issues, I just though that a cooler running engine would be a more efficient engine. Every now and then I like to go in the upper RPM ranges, but nothin crazy.

A hotter engine is more efficiant!

Make that an engine at PROPER OPERATING Temperature; too hot and it will be less efficient. :roll:

Paul

OK, true!

But if you are designing for efficiancy you will want to desgn to run hotter rather than cooler.

[wangofree]

No I don't have overheating issues....
But you do have a mega avatar issue...280 x 140 megapix is a bit above the 80 x 80 limit don't you think? :shock:

[N_Jay]

No I don't have overheating issues....
But you do have a mega avatar issue...280 x 140 megapix is a bit above the 80 x 80 limit don't you think? :shock:

Maybe with a tighter cap, not so many megapixs will escape? :twisted:

[MikeN]

Two sides to the coin. Thermodynamically a hotter engine is more efficient because less heat transferred into the cooling system means more to push the piston down. However a cooler engine allows more spark advance without detonation, and it transfers less heat to the air intake charge so the air remains more dense.

[typer_801]

NO need to install either of a low temp thermostat or fan switch. The car will run so cool you'll get awful mileage and have almost no heat when it's cold. Many Type R owners installed this combo and removed it shortly thereafter. It's simply unncessary. Unless your CRV is a dedicated race car or you live in an extremely hot climate you won't need it.

You'd be better served to get a Hondata Intake Manifold gasket. Best HP to $ ratio of any mod I'm aware of for a Honda, plus they're cheap and reasonably easy to install.

http://www.hondata.com

[enayce]

You'd be better served to get a Hondata Intake Manifold gasket. Best HP to $ ratio of any mod I'm aware of for a Honda, plus they're cheap and reasonably easy to install.

http://www.hondata.com

would th b18 gasket work for the b20?

[typer_801]

Insulates the intake manifold from heat absorption. Instead of pre-heating the intake air (in the manifold), the air goes in at a lower temp (denser) and is able to generate more hp.

Basically you're preventing heat transfer from your engine to the intake manifold.

I ran my ITR for 3 years without one, 2 years with and it makes a substantial difference in the reduction of heat soak. The testimonials on the Hondata website are genuine, this is a product that works.

You'd be better served to get a Hondata Intake Manifold gasket. Best HP to $ ratio of any mod I'm aware of for a Honda, plus they're cheap and reasonably easy to install.

http://www.hondata.com

can someone explain how a gasket can do this?

[mattt]

would the b18 gasket work for the b20?

yes. b18 and b20 share the same head.

[MikeN]

Does anyone mention quantified inprovements in quarter mile time?

[Siribx]

Anyone here have installed a Hondata gasket on a 2G V?

[Omikron]

Is 3-5% power increase really worth 60 bucks?

[Siribx]

$60 bucks better spent than a loud muffler for about the same gain.

[enayce]

would the b18 gasket work for the b20?

yes. b18 and b20 share the same head.

i figured as much, for $60 its worth a shot

[singlefin]

Yup, I've installed one on my Gen 2 CRV, it's a good fit.

[Siribx]

singlefin
So how do you like it, do you feel any difference?