1997-03 (C5) Ported Thermostat Housing With 170 Degree Thermostat
175 Degree Warm Weather & High Performance Thermostat For 1997 To 2003 Corvettes . Our New Thermo Has Our Safety Bypass And A New Higher Flow Housing. Replacement Water Pumps For Earlier Lsx Engines Use This New Thermostat.
THIS IS THE ONLY LSX UNIT WITH A SAFETY BYPASS. THIS ALLOWS COOLANT TO FLOW AROUND THE THERMOSTAT IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE. VHP HAS BUILT AND SOLD OVER 10,000 OF THESE UNITS.
Includes Thermostat and O-Ring only. No Housing is included.
Reduces Engine Temperature By Up To 14 Degrees Over Stock Improves Performance & Prolongs Engine Life Modified Spring & 170 Degree Thermostat "Over Pressure" Valve Is Removed By-Pass Is Ported & Machined To Assist In Flow Use With Original 1997-03 Water Pump Only Installs In Approximately 10 Minutes Made In The USA NOTE: If water pump has been replaced in 2004 or newer model Use P/N 25-109341 |