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THERMOSTAT FOR '76 COUPE

 
gradun gradun
I watched Corvette Summer | Posts: 1 | Joined: 04/09
Posted: 04/14/09
02:06 PM

I just purchased a 1976 coupe with an L48 engine.  This car has 38,000 origional miles and has been sitting for several years.  As you can imagine, it needs a little TLC to bring it up to speed. This car is completely stock. I'm having a little trouble finding what thermostat was originaly installed (160, 180, 195, etc.) Anybody able to help me out?  

 
bmj777 bmj777
I watched Corvette Summer | Posts: 4 | Joined: 03/10
Posted: Yesterday 04:21 AM

I have a 76 L-48 with a 4speed.The temp you are looking for from the factory is 180,But Im using a 160 in the summer months,but I just dropped a stroker in mine with aluminum heads.But even in the old engine I ran a 160.But to answer your question,the answer is a 180.  

 
petermawn1 petermawn1
I watched Corvette Summer | Posts: 3 | Joined: 03/10
Posted: Yesterday 07:01 PM

i have a 1977 L82 and i just put 180 degree and it works fine .180 is common in small block chevy  

 

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