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05-06-2005, 02:02 PM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Zootown, MT
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What tempature thermostat should I get for my '79 Pickup??
Okay, I am thinking about pulling the thermostat out of my truck and replacing it. I was wondering what tempature of thermostat should I get. It usually gets up into the high 90's in the summer and a little bit below zero in the winter. It is a carbed 350 SB, pretty big radiator. Usually gets pretty damn warm when I am out mudding or tearing it up. Just got the radiator flused like a couple weeks a go and it seemed to help somewhat but still seems to run a little hot.
Thanx for any suggestions
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05-06-2005, 02:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Stoughton, WI
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Stock was probably 192 or 195; I like to run a 180 in my smallblocks. Robertshaw Extra Flow or Stant Heavy Duty thermostats have larger orifices and can handle higher coolant flow.
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05-06-2005, 02:30 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tulsa Oklahoma
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180 % would work well imo
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05-06-2005, 04:06 PM
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Chevys Kick A$$
Join Date: Jan 2005
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Kool, thanx for the info. I was thinking about a 180* but was not to sure.
-Later
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*HOODS is what I answer too* -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!
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05-07-2005, 08:39 PM
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Tonawanda 454
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Liquid Sunshine State
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180ยบ is what i always used in SBs
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