Quote Originally Posted by GMC Hauler
Be careful, it is not true that increasing the flow speed (or flow rate) causes overheat issues. This is contrary to the laws of thermodynamnics. The faster the flow rate, the more heat that can be dissipated.
True. Removing the stat removes the restriciton necessary for the bypass to work. Without the stat, unheated coolant get recycled through the radiator. This does not apply to all engines. Some are uneffected, others can be catastrophic. Depends on the cooling system design.