33 Coupe Engine Install 10        9/12/03

The thermostat housing I'll be using is made by Billet Specialties. One of the reasons I picked this one is because it swivels to any angle you want. It also uses an O-ring instead of a gasket which means I don't have to worry about replacing gaskets if I ever have to remove it. 
 

 

 

Here you can see the O-ring and how it goes together. It's a two piece design is a very good idea and it looks great. It also comes with fasteners which are made out of stainless. 
 

 

 

The thermostat you see here is made by Milodon. It has a high-flow unit and it opens at 160 degrees. I choose this temp because the cooler the engine, the more horsepower you make. I had a 160 degree thermostat in my other car and that worked out good so this will be my starting point. 
 

 

 

Here you can see it installed. All I did was put a small amount of white grease on the O-ring and tightened down the bolts. When I put in the radiator and top hose, I'll be able to point the new housing in just the right direction for things to line-up....sweeeet!
 

 

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