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What thermostat do i need?
I have an edelbrock performer intake. I need a thermostat. I went to napa and they gave me this thermostat, but it doesnt fit IN the thermostat, the thermo bolts OVER the thermostat. That doesnt seem right... There are little notches on the thermostat housing, i figured the thermo fits in there then bolts down with a gasket. Mr Napa disagrees....
Anyone have a part # for me??? Its a chev 454.... |
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
thermostat sits in the intake, then gasket, then water neck
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
mmm it doesn't really fit IN the intake... it just sits flush on the opening.
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
you got it! should work out fine for you.
are you coating the gasket with permatex?
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
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THe waterneck im getting comes with the o-ring setup so no leaking... This thermostat that they are trying to sell me does NOT fit inside the water neck... It would basically sandwhich in between the neck and the intake.. I know thats not right, but they swear it is..... The thermo should sit IN the neck on the little lip and then mount on the intake... Im pretty sure of that... |
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
ok. nevermind
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
dude. the napa guy is right.
the thermo just sits on top of the manifold. i swear... if you make me go unbolt my water neck to take pictures to show you, i'm going to charge you for a new gasket!
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
can ANYONE with ANY SBC or BBC please chime in here!!! helloooo!!!!
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
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SO he is right??? The thermostat doesnt go INSIDE the water neck?? Thats where im stuck. ON my stock waterneck, the thermo sits INSIDE the waterneck so its flush on top of the intake.... ahaha I have a gasket sitting here. I will mail you a gasket if you verify this for me.... |
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![]() ![]() ahaha let me know.... Thanks for your time to senator. The red is the thermostat, the block is the intake mani. Last edited by lyrikz; 08-18-2008 at 09:56 PM. |
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
Manifold has depression for t-stat to sit into, housing is flat at mating surface on mark IV BBC. Don't know about later versions.
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Yes the NAPA guy is correct, it does not go into the t stat housing it sets on the block. The newer Chevys go into the housing, some are actually built into it.
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
on my performer theres a recessed lip where my t stat sits in, then the gasket goes over, then the housing, mine does not "sit on top" like NAPA says. Your Performer should have the same recessed area in the t stat hole
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On my manifold there is NO place for it to set in, its completely flat. the water neck has a recession where the tstat fits into... Michael, do you have a part number for your tstat, or what did you order yours for...? |
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Does anyone have actual Pictures of these two types I am confuesed Now haha makes me wanna go take mine apart I just installed it last week On My 454BBC ! Sorry I had to ask! But it would be nice to see these two types. I have my old set up I took off I can take a picture and post it in the morning If you need it... I just added a picture of my old waterneck setup on my 454bbc. changed it out...
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Im just going to bring my waterneck into napa, and have him get me one that fits in the waterneck and problem solved... |
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
Big block Edelbrock, top, is smooth...small block stock manifold, lower, is stepped. The water neck fits both. I suspect that you might need a different water neck for the big block intake. I thought they were both the same...learn something new every day...LOL! My small block Edelbrock, not shown, has the recess in the manifold just the stock small block manifold.
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Re: What thermostat do i need?
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I just dont know what thermo to order.... I will just go to schucks or napa with the waterneck and fit one..... |
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