Straight-Up Thermostat Housing
11-30-2005, 05:23 PM
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Straight-Up Thermostat Housing Well I searched the archives but didn't see an aftermarket housing available for sell for less than $100. So I decided to modify the one I have by cutting it at a 35 degree angle, rotated it around so it would be a "straight-up" housing.
But before having the housing tig welded, I wanted to remove the thermostat from the housing but it appears that it's "riveted" to the housing (?) . I didn't want to drill the rivet out, then have problems later.
Stock position.
Modified position before tig welding.
But before having the housing tig welded, I wanted to remove the thermostat from the housing but it appears that it's "riveted" to the housing (?) . I didn't want to drill the rivet out, then have problems later.
Stock position.
Modified position before tig welding.
11-30-2005, 09:41 PM
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You can get an all billet straight thermostat housing from CSR Performance for $35. It also does away with the LS1 T-stat and uses one from a standard Chevy small block.
12-01-2005, 10:06 AM
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Before I cut, fitted and brought this housing to the welder to be tig welded,
I called them yesterday and was told they didn't make a housing for it, only for 283-400 sbc intake manifold??? Do you have a stock number?
BTW I also called Billet Specialties and was told the same thing
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I called them yesterday and was told they didn't make a housing for it, only for 283-400 sbc intake manifold??? Do you have a stock number?
BTW I also called Billet Specialties and was told the same thing
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12-01-2005, 11:49 AM
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Okay guys, I called again and spoke to the Tech Dept and was told they DO sell them. Click on "search" and punch in the
Part number 911LS1 for $34.77.
Well as the adage goes, "ask and you shall receive"...thanks LS1Diva
Well now does anyone know if the Vortec 5.3 housing is the same as the LS1 housing?
Part number 911LS1 for $34.77.
Well as the adage goes, "ask and you shall receive"...thanks LS1Diva
Well now does anyone know if the Vortec 5.3 housing is the same as the LS1 housing?
