180 thermostat [Archive]

peterj

10-10-2005, 12:05 AM

Has anyone used a 180 digree in there 4.3?
If so where did you get it.
Thanks

grandma

10-10-2005, 12:08 AM

I bought a Jet performance one through summit and went to install it and it was the wrong one. They gave me a 54mm one but the 4.3 vortec has a 44mm.

rocky 59

10-10-2005, 12:09 AM

jegs or summit racing.com, go with those guys cheapest and reliable, summit has free shipping

Sam

10-10-2005, 12:21 AM

Got mine from summit

Part # JET-10171

Mattrodomus

10-10-2005, 04:17 PM

got mine at autozone, you can just go to your local auto store.

s10mafia50

10-11-2005, 09:23 PM

Got mine from summit, jegs prolly has em too....
Andrew

big dave

10-12-2005, 07:46 AM

just go to autozone or napa or pep boys or something.

SLPZR2

10-14-2005, 02:10 PM

I have th 180 stat from JET performance. It will work fine. But Sometimes you might get a code PO128. Meaning engine not at full running temp. depending on what year your truck is. Mine is a 02.

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Rowdy

10-14-2005, 02:32 PM

got my thermostat at autozone,180 4.3L works good engines runs perfect.

Rob

10-14-2005, 09:17 PM

I'm running a Hypertech Thermostat.

blazer99

10-14-2005, 09:59 PM

i went to autozone to get the stat a while ago and they said they didnt carry them... do you have a part number? i got a jet performance one from summit but im not sure if its the right one havent tried to install it yet

s10xtremist

10-15-2005, 10:06 PM

I think I got mine from Advance Auto Parts. It may have been Autozone, they both have similar colors for their logo. Anyway, I can't remember the part number. I just know the brand name is Stant and it was under $10. I bought the 160 degree 'stat first, but it kept throwing SES lights.

cooperjd

10-25-2005, 12:21 AM

What all advantages do you get by running a lower temperature thermostat? also, do you have to modify your cooling sytem any?, since i'm assuming that your coolant flow will increase.

s10xtremist

10-30-2005, 09:53 AM

Cooler operating temps leads to longer engine life and a little more hp. You can expect to lose a slight bit of MPG. You don't have to modify anything. Your coolant flow isn't increased, it's just allowed to start flowing at a cooler temperature. If you have an automatic, I would recommend a transmission fluid cooler.

sonoma94

11-09-2005, 06:40 AM

im running a 180* i bought it from checker ive never had a problem with it but then again my engine has always ran cold