I recently built a quite stout little small block for my camaro and was wondering what temp thermostat would best suit it. I was thinking a 170 would be good, but am having trouble finding one. You can see the major mods in my sig. TIA

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Black 89 IROC...Mods: 355, 11:1 comp, Big Solid Cam, Ported TFS heads, Victor Jr, Holley, and a 5 spd...yes, it is fun

I've seen them at autozone down to 160*, if that'll produce enough heat for your heater that's what I'd do. Currently I'm running a 180* Tstat. When I swap the engine for a 350 next week it'll go to 160* tho.

Are you currently in CA? If so a 160' thermo will be fine. I have one in my '84 and during winter the heater would still get hot enough that I would have to keep it on low. As SeanSullivan mentioned, AutoZone (or Pep boys, Kragen) has them for ~$6.99. I have noticed that carb'ed cars (even comp. controlled) like to run very cool, roughly at 160'. Plus this temperature will not effects emessions, which I would presume (from your sig) you have no problems with.

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George P. Lara
1994 Z28 LT1 T56
1984 Z28 High Output
Member: SCCA, SCFB, SC3GFB
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Thanks for the info guys, I went with a 160 and now it runs pretty cool, thanks again!