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Old May 27, 2002 | 07:37 PM
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GM Thermostats question....

regarding GM thermostats...are they all the same?
will they fit every year and type of GM car or are there different thermostats for different cars and years.
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Old May 27, 2002 | 08:53 PM
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all gm t-stats are not the same
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Old May 28, 2002 | 04:37 PM
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get the one specified for your car....i've got a 180 on mine with the stock computer and it runs cool and great
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Old May 28, 2002 | 05:57 PM
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I agree, a 180F would be good for a 305 or 350... LT1 motors use a different type too.
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Old May 28, 2002 | 06:04 PM
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let me phrase this differently :
what other cars will a thermostat that fits a thirdgen fit into?
thats what i need to know
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Old May 28, 2002 | 06:47 PM
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any SBC t-stat will fit plus some 4.3's
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Old May 28, 2002 | 08:18 PM
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yeah, the newer 4.3's, 305 and 350's should be same for thirdgens....ummm i'd stay around similar years also...
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