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Old 09-05-2016, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Xearian
I wasn't looking forward to spending $350 for the LMR thermostat and housing but it was the only one I saw that didn't have failure issues.
post 4 spots up from here was a guy with a failure, just saying.

im sure its nice, but **** happens and id rather have **** happen for $35
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Old 09-05-2016, 06:42 PM
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$350 for a T-stat, or about $800 or less for a new huge radiator. Think the radiator is a much better buy.
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Old 09-05-2016, 10:46 PM
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The billet housing to hold the traditional thermostat is what costs the money.
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Old 09-06-2016, 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by MIGHTYM0USE
post 4 spots up from here was a guy with a failure, just saying.

im sure its nice, but **** happens and id rather have **** happen for $35
Yeah, the early ones had issues from what I heard but that has been solved. Most of the cost came from the billet housing, not the thermostat itself.
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Old 09-06-2016, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Xearian
I wasn't looking forward to spending $350 for the LMR thermostat and housing but it was the only one I saw that didn't have failure issues.
If you are moderately handy you can use the stock thermostat assembly but with the aftermarket bulb replacing the stock one.

This doesn't have the gasket failure issues of the aftermarket assemblies.
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Old 09-06-2016, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 6Speeder
If you are moderately handy you can use the stock thermostat assembly but with the aftermarket bulb replacing the stock one.

This doesn't have the gasket failure issues of the aftermarket assemblies.
I saw MightyMouse detailed posting about his issues and solutions for the thermostat. I just went with the LMR one and they were close to me and any issues, I'll take it up with them locally.
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Originally Posted by Xearian
I saw MightyMouse detailed posting about his issues and solutions for the thermostat. I just went with the LMR one and they were close to me and any issues, I'll take it up with them locally.
It's cool. However, $30.00 and an hour of your time Vs. $350.00.
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