rondubbs

i think they do , whats the part #? my stat isnt opening and im not giving tpis anymore money... WHATS THE PART # ????

ColinOpseth

goto AutoZone and get a 170..


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Willie

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Sorry Colin but no one except GM makes a 170 t-stat for small block Chevy's except GM. The part number can be found in my article:

https://www.thirdgen.org/newdesign/tech/cool.shtml



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ColinOpseth

interesting..

i scanned your article, very well written

i wish guys would write articles like that for my site, I have a few good ones but mostly I write my own, lol..

i'll have to play around with your idea, I like the idea of having different adjustments for temperature..

thanks for the heads up

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rondubbs

willie i read the article and all i saw was "Last year, I discovered the AC Delco part number for this thermostat (about $4) and have been using it ever since."

so whats that magical part #??

Kevin Irving

That would be GM Part #10220957. (With thanks to Mike in AZ and Willie)

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Vader

The GM part number for a 170°F 'stat is the same as the number for a 180°F 'stat. You have to specify which one you want at the parts counter. According to the database, the P/N is AC Delco 10220957 - 180°, or AC Delco 10220957 - 170°.

And not to start any battles, but GM hasn't actually made a thermostat since the late 1950's. GM sources their thermostats from Robertshaw/Invensys, so an aftermarket Robertshaw 'stat is in effect the same as the OEM "genuine GM" part (Robertshaw F-460 170°F).

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Ummmm.....I have to disagree with the fact that you can only get a 170 stat from GM. I have a Moroso in my car! Works great! It is a little more expensive though. I got it from Jegs (They're local, so why pay shipping from summit on a small part!)

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rondubbs

what fact?? who said this? you can also get it from tpis , its just thats its more expensive and i dont want to wait for it to come in the mail.

rondubbs

well the GM guys up in albany have no idea what this is, and are trying to sell me a 195* stat.. is GM the only place to get this, is it a GM part or an AC Delco part, ive called around to a bunch of places and no one has it,,,
what car is this originally from???

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Penix

I know, it's a SERIOUS thread resurrection but I just wanted to let people know that RockAuto.com has the GM 170* t-stat (#10220957, ACDelco #13184) for just under $10, around $15 shipped.

There's also a high flow version from Meziere (p/n WN0070170), one from TPiS (p/n 100-349), and Hypertech makes two (p/n's 1017 & 1007) but I'm unsure which one will fit a SBC or engine using a similar style T-stat.

Hope this helps someone!

- Joel

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Auto parts stores have them for just over $4.00 various temps availabble.

Penix

Actually, when it comes to a 170* t-stat you are very incorrect, they only carry the common ones which does not include the 170's. For a 170* t-stat you will need to order one of the ones I listed, and though performance shops can order these they don't carry them in stock either. Long story short, if you go looking for a 170* t-stat at you local APS then you are gonna be SOL.

rondubbs

i haven't been on this site in years. sold my GTA years ago. Oddly enough i have a few brand new AC Delco 170* stats in my garage. i bought a couple once to sell but never got around to selling them. anyone want them? $10 including shipped. let me know.

Penix

Oh, they also sell the ACDelco 170* t-stat over at TPIparts.net for $12 + S&H. Here's the link: http://tpiparts.net/inc/sdetail/682

chas0218

Y not buy a 165 from auto zone or advance auto? Its cheap and easily accessible. plus your motor will run that much cooler.