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I think this thinking is in the past (not running one). Given your climate, I would run one.
Remember heat also helps produce power. Your 400hp might be with the coolant at 195 degrees. Drop the temp down to 150 degrees on a cool day and you might only be producing say 385hp. To me $5 for a thermo is cheap for 15hp (or whatever it might be).
A properly sorted out motor should have one. It has also been said that it can in fact cause more overheating, because the coolant does not stay in the radiator that long.
No expert and just my opinion.
Chris
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