{"product_id":"motorsport-thermostat-umbauset-m54-m52tu-p54","title":"Motorsport Thermostat Conversion Kit M54 \/ M52TU \/ P54","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Race Tech – Motorsport Parts \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConversion kit for a mechanical motorsport thermostat, developed for BMW M52TU and M54 engines as well as corresponding motorsport applications involving the P54 engine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis kit allows the original electrically heated, map-controlled thermostat to be replaced with a mechanical thermostat insert with a defined opening temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScope of delivery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMahle mechanical thermostat insert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCNC-machined aluminum adapter components\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatching O-rings and a new Elring thermostat housing gasket\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMechanical thermostat insert with a standard opening temperature of 60 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptionally available with opening temperatures of 70 °C or 80 °C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrecision-machined aluminum adapter components, CNC-milled and CNC-turned\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents manufactured in Germany\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotorsport-oriented alternative to the original map-controlled thermostat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for custom engine builds, track tools, and race cars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSimilar operating principle to mechanical motorsport thermostats used in WTCC, DTC, and ETCC applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe actual coolant temperature achieved during operation depends on the entire cooling system, the engine configuration, and the respective operating conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor example, with a thermostat insert with an opening temperature of 60 °C, coolant temperatures of approximately 80 °C at the cylinder head may occur under racing conditions. This is merely an example and does not represent a guaranteed operating temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for BMW M52TU and M54 engines originally equipped with an electrically heated, map-controlled thermostat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe conversion is possible with compatible Wahler-type thermostat housings. Behr-type thermostat housings require additional modification work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor installation, the original thermostat insert must be removed and the thermostat housing modified accordingly. For this, a pair of side cutters as well as a Dremel or a suitable grinding tool are required, for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation instructions and reference images are provided with the purchase of the product.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit is supplied \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithout the plastic thermostat housing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCore Race Tech – Built for the Track.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Core Race Tech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56387686367574,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1076\/1620\/7190\/files\/file_0000000063b0820a841e5feff90002fb.png?v=1793286048","url":"https:\/\/coreracetech.com\/en\/products\/motorsport-thermostat-umbauset-m54-m52tu-p54","provider":"Core Race Tech","version":"1.0","type":"link"}