anyone have a writeup, pics, or just some tips on installing a 160 degree thermostat? for my '04, it uses the stock housing, and I just replace the thermostat. any help is appreciated!
Jim
anyone have a writeup, pics, or just some tips on installing a 160 degree thermostat? for my '04, it uses the stock housing, and I just replace the thermostat. any help is appreciated!
Jim
2009 Chevy Traverse
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71- K&N drop in filter, Magnaflow exhaust, MSD ignition cables, B&M aux. TOC
2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara- 4.5" lift, 33" BFGs, K&N FIPK FOR SALE!!!!!
2003 Chevy Corvette, 50th Anniv. Ed.
me and bluecajun did his truck i think he got his from hypertech and it wasnt just the stat it was all one unit the stat and the housing. took like 30 mins. now i dont know if you can just change the stat and keep the stock housing. hope that helps
be easy seth![]()
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yall be easy seth
the '04s are not built into the unit...it is a regular ole thermostat like the old style.
'13 silverado LT...stock
'11 lt 4x4 z71..tvs1900
'01 gmc twins 6.0 jakes 400 ladder bars w/ coilovers tuned by nelson performance
So is it just a regular thermo you can get at a parts store?Originally posted by bud8fan@Dec 15 2004, 11:28 AM
the '04s are not built into the unit...it is a regular ole thermostat like the old style.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius
"He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel
'01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
'80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL
Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.
I bought mine through Hypertech also. I don't think you can buy a 160 from the auto parts store Hit Man X.
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
Yeah, I've never looked for a 160° at a parts store. lol I run a 180° in my F150 as it's got the old school design thermo in it.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius
"He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel
'01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
'80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL
Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.
got mine from TByrne. It reuses the housing.
edit: HitMan, love the avatar. can't get any work done.....![]()
2009 Chevy Traverse
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71- K&N drop in filter, Magnaflow exhaust, MSD ignition cables, B&M aux. TOC
2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara- 4.5" lift, 33" BFGs, K&N FIPK FOR SALE!!!!!
2003 Chevy Corvette, 50th Anniv. Ed.
She sure has been playing for a long time! I hope shye never quits! LOL
97 GMC, 2002 LS6.
1991 GMC Syclone #1428
I've been thinking about going to my usual Stay Puft like on the other boards.
The superior man is modest in his speech, but exceeds in his actions. - Confucius
"He who asks of life nothing but the improvement of his own nature, is less liable than anyone else to miss and waste life."- Henri Frederic Amiel
'01 Chev Z71 LT - '85 BMW 745i TURBO - '88 BMW 750iL - '88 Ford F150 XLT Lariat - '79 MB 240D - '79 MB 280S Euro
'80 MB 380SE-5.0 Euro - '85 MB 300SD - '87 MB 300SDL - 1990 MB 300SEL - '91 MB 300SE - '91 MB 560SEL
Let's face it, the red hair... makes 'em wet.
noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!Originally posted by Hit Man X@Dec 15 2004, 11:35 AM
I've been thinking about going to my usual Stay Puft like on the other boards.
2009 Chevy Traverse
2004 Chevy Avalanche Z71- K&N drop in filter, Magnaflow exhaust, MSD ignition cables, B&M aux. TOC
2001 Jeep Wrangler Sahara- 4.5" lift, 33" BFGs, K&N FIPK FOR SALE!!!!!
2003 Chevy Corvette, 50th Anniv. Ed.