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Feb 1, 2003 | 08:00 PM

TallWhiteGuy

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From: Corpus Christi Texas

Car: 1990 rs, pride and joy

Engine: 305 tbi

Transmission: t-5

good thermostat

What would be a good thermostat and where could i get one?

Feb 2, 2003 | 01:10 PM

MdFormula350

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From: Maryland; USA

i use a 195..

i buy mine from advance auto parts..

Feb 3, 2003 | 05:17 AM

Danno

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From: Warrington, PA USA

Car: "02 z-28

Engine: LS-1

Transmission: 4L60E

Ditto on the temp. Most auto parts stores stock Stant stats. Stant is the OE supplier to GM so really it's the same part. Stant has a slightly better grade stat, a few more bucks. I just use the standard one since I replace it about every 2 years anyway when I service the cooling system.

Mar 1, 2003 | 02:33 PM

Fire"Dutch"Bird

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From: Northern part of The Netherlands

Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350

Engine: 350 (5.7 TPI)

Transmission: auto 700R4

Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt L.S.

As I live in the Netherlands with no Pep Boys,Autozone or what soever,I can only get original GM parts at one of the few GM dealers overhere.
So I need the GM part number for a 180 degree thermostat for my '88 Firebird 350, and order it here.
Anyone who can find it for me?
Thanks!!

Jul 25, 2003 | 10:09 PM

25THRSS

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From: Glen Allen, VA

Any other good brands out there?

Jul 25, 2003 | 10:33 PM

25THRSS

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ttt

Jul 25, 2003 | 11:23 PM

Tremo

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From: San Jose, CA, USA

Car: 88 IROC-Z - original owner!

Engine: LB9 with K&Ns, MSD, Foil, Taylor

Transmission: WC T-5

Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt, 3.45 posi

Stant makes good stats.

I run a 180 degree stat in my car with two bypass holes drilled. (3 holes would not let the car warm up in winter. Anybody want a free 180 Robertshaw stat with 3 holes?). My stat is one of those "hi-flow" Robertshaw units. Actually relabelled as Mr. Gasket.