thermostat question
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Racer
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thermostat question
Hey guys i m in the process of changing the water pump, and the opti, plugs & wires on my 93. Would it be a good idea to go ahead and change the thermostat too? Also i have read alot of post on the 180 or 190 thermostat which one did it come with from the factory? also whats the pros and cons for each? Thanks guys!
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Hey guys i m in the process of changing the water pump, and the opti, plugs & wires on my 93. Would it be a good idea to go ahead and change the thermostat too? Also i have read alot of post on the 180 or 190 thermostat which one did it come with from the factory? also whats the pros and cons for each? Thanks guys!
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Do NOT put a normal sbc thermostat in this engine.
It shouldn't cost $30 though. Should be between $10 - $18
Autozone, NAPA, O'Reily, etc.
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From: Walnut Ridge Ar
No, it's NOT a normal small block chevy thermostat. Not if you have a 1993, which is an LT1. This is a reverse flow coolant system.
Do NOT put a normal sbc thermostat in this engine.
It shouldn't cost $30 though. Should be between $10 - $18
Autozone, NAPA, O'Reily, etc.
Do NOT put a normal sbc thermostat in this engine.
It shouldn't cost $30 though. Should be between $10 - $18
Autozone, NAPA, O'Reily, etc.
Yes its a 1993 with the LT1
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