GM says 2 different thermostats for my car?
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GM says 2 different thermostats for my car?
Went to the dealership yesterday to get a thermostat and some other stuff for my 92 rs with a 305 tbi and the guy said there were 2 different size thermostats and I had no idea which one to get. I was really suprised because I thought all sbc's had the same thermostat. What gives and which one is the right one for me?
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Car: 1989 IROC Z-28
Engine: L98 350--modified
Transmission: 700 R4--modified
Axle/Gears: 4:10 Posi
I think the parts guy was just messing with your head! Ther may indeed be 2 sizes, but the normal physical size is pretty much standard. In all my years in racing stocks and sprint cars, I was not aware of a different"size" t stat!
Can anyone shed some light on this?
Can anyone shed some light on this?
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Car: 1985 IROC Z-28
Engine: 355
Transmission: TH-350
Axle/Gears: 3:73
I have heard a nasty rumor that there are different physical size thermostats, but I've never seen it. Even the reverse flow is, I believe , the same size. Some of the thermostats have a rubber seal around the rim to help with sealing. Maybe that's what they're referring to..............
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The parts guy also said that the 305 tpi and the 350 tpi both use the same thermostat and there is only one to use, but the 305 tbi has 2 available. Weird. I guess I'll find out what's up when I finally take the old one out and bring it to the parts guy so he can just match it the right one i need. What size do the tpi and LG4 cars use?
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