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Old Dec 18, 2013 | 05:48 AM
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Hey modz guys anyone tried the tc1 racing thermostat yet. Do it actually fit? Do u need a tune? Do u have to get it tune?
Old Dec 19, 2013 | 11:48 AM
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Yes, it fits. A guy in PR did it and it fit perfectly. I would suggest a retune when swapping it though.
Old Dec 21, 2013 | 03:22 PM
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Ok. Any reason why u have to retune..
Old Dec 26, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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I did it to my car a long time ago, the tc1 fits perfect. Though I haven't gotten a retune, my friend said I didn't need one... Should I be worried now?
Old Dec 26, 2013 | 10:30 PM
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Why would you need to retune for a thermostat?... why?

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Old Dec 26, 2013 | 11:46 PM
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I still have no answer why u need a retune lol
Old Dec 27, 2013 | 01:38 AM
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I do have an answer. There is NO reason whatsoever to tune it after installing this mod.

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Old Dec 27, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Spoke with Paul @ Dezod regarding this mod and he said that he recommends a retune. Don't remember the logistics as to why. From my research, "still need to retune your ECU to cope with the lower operating temperatures. The tune can be made a bit more aggressive, and the cooling fan on and off-temperature settings need to be modified to take advantage of the cooler t-stat." Similar to what Paul told me.
Old Dec 29, 2013 | 10:13 AM
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Ok that is the answer i was looking. I think its better for now just do the radiator upgrade.
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