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Old 04-29-2008, 04:14 AM
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I wana change the stock thermostat in my truck to a 160 degree on jegs there is 2 types one is the waterneck and t stat assembley and the other is just the t stat which one do i need?
Old 04-29-2008, 11:06 AM
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Just the t-stat. If I remember correctly, 1999-2002 used the water neck and t-stat.
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just the t- stat only 99-02 is the water neck and stat cause i have owned everybody style in a silverado except 07 and 99-02 is the only one to have the waterneck and stat which is stupid.. just go too ur local parts store and buy a mr. gasket universal t stat for like 7 8 bucks do just as good as the one from jegs
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my 03 has the whole assembly
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Pretty sure that the stat changed in 04...
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this is just the stat
Thermostat, 160º 2004-08 LS1/LS2/LS3/LS6/LS7 Corvette/2005-06 GTO/2004-06 4.8/5.3/6.0 Silverado/Sierra/SUV/2007 Classic/2006 Trailblazer SS/2008 Pontiac G8
and this is the stat and housing
Thermostat, 160º LS1 1997-03 Camaro/Firebird/Corvette/4.8/5.3/6.0 Silverado/Sierra/SUV
i pulled this off slp's site btw
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My 05' was just the stat.
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Yea, I checked on it, the 2003 had the housing as well. In 04, they made the switch.
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I ordered This one for my 05'. Hope it works. The description is a little different than the one andrew got, but I guess i'll find out soon.
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FYI..you can use the stat only if you have a spare empty gooseneck, you dont need to spend the $40 for a one piece.


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