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Benefits of Removing Thermostat?

As I sat in bumper-to-bumper traffic with my OBC temp hitting 118 degrees
this afternoon I was daydreaming to the days when I had an RX4 in micronesia
- - wild car but thats another story - back in the mid 70s and it was common
practice for the dealer to remove the thermostat on delivery.  Car ran great
without thermostat. Well its just as hot for at least 6 months of the year
here in Florida. Since excess heat is the enemy of engine longevity and
performance wouldnt removing the thermostat provide at least some minor
relief and some increased performance for a car that never see temps below 70
for 6 months out of the year. Can anyone think of any potential problems. It
would seem from my previous experience the engine will still get plenty hot
enough without thermostat. Im tempted to try it out.
Bart "Hoods Up"