What brand 180 Deg Thermostat should I get? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Joe.G · 06-07-2022, 09:59 PM

I was just wondering if there is one brand that is better then the other with the 180 Deg Stats, I have heard certain ones are known to fail.

LS3 Motor

Thanks

SaReNi · 06-07-2022, 10:49 PM

I got a 160 Stant. have used them for years without any incident.

BooneSS2 · 06-08-2022, 12:24 AM

What brand and where can I buy one ? part number please , bought several from the parts store and ordered some online and they never fit , for 2013 ss??

Joe.G · 06-08-2022, 08:22 AM

I already have a tune ready to load for a 180, I have a 169 on the shelf. I am looking for a 180.

Joe.G · 06-08-2022, 08:36 AM

https://granatellimotorsports.com/i-...es-53080s.html

https://briantooleyracing.com/motora...9-523-180.html

https://www.lingenfelter.com/product...l#.YqCWBuzMJEY

Lingenfelter is 174, My Tune I have ready to load is for 180 Deg stat with fan settings, not sure if the 174 is to low, or if any of the other links are good replacement items. I have heard the Mishismoto are hit or miss.

demonspeed · 06-10-2022, 11:46 AM

I went with an OE Z/28 158* thermostat 12661950

Joe.G · 06-10-2022, 09:51 PM

I think that would be a touch to low for me, I went with a 180 Hi FLo by Motorad which is what th vendors above all carry.

DDCLOS · 03-23-2025, 02:07 PM

The Granateli and the Motorad both look like $7 auto store quality compared to the OEM. Both the Motorad 174F and the Granateli 180F thermostats both ran hotter than my OEM 187F!

acammer · 03-28-2025, 09:53 AM

Summit branded 160*F stat has treated me well. I liked the Misimoto 169*F for a while, but after having two fail I went back to the trusty generic one from Summit and it's been good. That's what we sell here at GPI, and I haven't had come-backs on those, so they have my confidence.

As far as the 180 vs. 160*F - why not the 160*F I'd be interested to learn your concerns with going to the 160*F. There are a lot of common misconceptions on thermostats, how they function, etc. I've got a video with some information that you might find helpful/interesting:

Trawz · 03-28-2025, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

Summit branded 160*F stat has treated me well. I liked the Misimoto 169*F for a while, but after having two fail I went back to the trusty generic one from Summit and it's been good. That's what we sell here at GPI, and I haven't had come-backs on those, so they have my confidence.

As far as the 180 vs. 160*F - why not the 160*F I'd be interested to learn your concerns with going to the 160*F. There are a lot of common misconceptions on thermostats, how they function, etc. I've got a video with some information that you might find helpful/interesting:

Acammer always brings the good info!

I am running the Mishi 169* one Acammer mentioned here and its has been going great for the past 2 years.
If I remember correctly, the rubber seal on the earlier mishi ones would fail.
Looks like they fixed that issue since.

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-28-2025, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

Summit branded 160*F stat has treated me well. I liked the Misimoto 169*F for a while, but after having two fail I went back to the trusty generic one from Summit and it's been good. That's what we sell here at GPI, and I haven't had come-backs on those, so they have my confidence.

As far as the 180 vs. 160*F - why not the 160*F I'd be interested to learn your concerns with going to the 160*F. There are a lot of common misconceptions on thermostats, how they function, etc. I've got a video with some information that you might find helpful/interesting:

I'm with Andrew on this one, I too had the Mishi 169 twice as well, and they failed. Went with the Summit 160 and so far, all is good with it. And I do recall speaking with you Andrew on my choice for the Summit unit, I went with it on your suggestion. Thanks sir!

acammer · 03-28-2025, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Trawz

Acammer always brings the good info!

I am running the Mishi 169* one Acammer mentioned here and its has been going great for the past 2 years.
If I remember correctly, the rubber seal on the earlier mishi ones would fail.
Looks like they fixed that issue since.

Yep - that's what failed on mine - the inner rubber gasket that the plunger/valve acts against. It was breaking apart, and jammed it partially open, plus allowed a leak where it broke away. Bad material.

The 169*F is great in a bolt on car that doesn't produce much heat, but with a cammed setup I have found the 160*F doesn't over-cool, and provides more initial thermal capacity that suits my drag strip needs best.

morepowerjoe · 04-01-2025, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

https://granatellimotorsports.com/i-...es-53080s.html

https://briantooleyracing.com/motora...9-523-180.html

https://www.lingenfelter.com/product...l#.YqCWBuzMJEY

Lingenfelter is 174, My Tune I have ready to load is for 180 Deg stat with fan settings, not sure if the 174 is to low, or if any of the other links are good replacement items. I have heard the Mishismoto are hit or miss.

The Lingenfelter is what I've had for over 4 years.

06-07-2022, 09:59 PM	#1
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	What brand 180 Deg Thermostat should I get? I was just wondering if there is one brand that is better then the other with the 180 Deg Stats, I have heard certain ones are known to fail. LS3 Motor Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-07-2022, 10:49 PM	#2
SaReNi Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021 Location: Florida Posts: 406	I got a 160 Stant. have used them for years without any incident. __________________ 2012 Camaro SS

06-08-2022, 08:22 AM	#4
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I already have a tune ready to load for a 180, I have a 169 on the shelf. I am looking for a 180. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-08-2022, 08:36 AM	#5
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	https://granatellimotorsports.com/i-...es-53080s.html https://briantooleyracing.com/motora...9-523-180.html https://www.lingenfelter.com/product...l#.YqCWBuzMJEY Lingenfelter is 174, My Tune I have ready to load is for 180 Deg stat with fan settings, not sure if the 174 is to low, or if any of the other links are good replacement items. I have heard the Mishismoto are hit or miss. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

06-10-2022, 11:46 AM	#6
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	I went with an OE Z/28 158* thermostat 12661950 __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

06-08-2022, 12:24 AM	#3
BooneSS2 Drives: Chevrolet Camaro Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1	What brand and where can I buy one ? part number please , bought several from the parts store and ordered some online and they never fit , for 2013 ss??

06-10-2022, 09:51 PM	#7
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,763	I think that would be a touch to low for me, I went with a 180 Hi FLo by Motorad which is what th vendors above all carry. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

03-23-2025, 02:07 PM	#8
DDCLOS Drives: Chevrolet ZL1 Join Date: Feb 2025 Location: Michigan Posts: 1	The Granateli and the Motorad both look like $7 auto store quality compared to the OEM. Both the Motorad 174F and the Granateli 180F thermostats both ran hotter than my OEM 187F!