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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:11 AM
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Where do you get a 160* theremostat? Is there a vehicle application that you can use to get one from a parts store or do you have to get one from the LS specialty venders?
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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:24 AM
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Old May 21, 2013 | 11:43 AM
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Is that all one piece and is it only for the LS1 style? I have an 04 LQ4 and am using the truck style water pump and accessory setup.
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Old May 21, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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I think it would work lq4 is the same as ls2 just different valley plates. One is aluminum other is iron. Ls2 part are usually enter changeable with ls1/ls6. Take a picture of your thermostat and ill compare it with my ls1. I think its a two piece if Ican remember the thermostat is one piece, than the housing.
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If it's an 04, you need the cheaper thermostat.

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Old May 22, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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You can get it right from autozone or any of those places. Thats what i did. For my 04 lq4
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Old May 22, 2013 | 06:59 AM
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Mr Gasket makes a 160 Degree thermostat for the non-integral waterneck.
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Old May 22, 2013 | 07:30 AM
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We have all three LSX styles in stock. Being a 04 it would take the thermostat only (smaller diameter) no housing.
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