High Flow, Lower temperature 180° (160F) Thermostat with Bonus mounting gasket included

Many Ford Small block fitments & more. See list below.

Fits many 5.0L, 302, 351, 289, etc.

Fitments include many 1960-2007 Models including 79-95 Mustang 5.0L

Many fitments including 289, 302, 5.0L, 5.8L 351 & More. Good choice for summer use.
Unsure of your fitment? Just message me for assistance.


SALE: Grab one now while we have them in stock


Update:
Need a 160 degree version of this thermostat? We also carry a 160 High Flow version just like this one, in another of our listings. Contact me if you need assistance locating it.




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High Performance, High Flow - 180 degree thermostat (82C)

up-to a 50% increase in coolant flow over a standard type thermostat plus HD triple support bridge.

Bonus: now includes a HQ gasket seal (MG50). 
With each purchase you get: (1) thermostat & (1) gasket



Last few in stock. Inventory is running low. More also on the way.
Contact me if you want more than we have listed.


What if I am running an electric cooling fan?

Great choice when installing an electric cooling fan. Keep in mind to properly match the "on" temperature with the thermostat opening temperature to get the most out of your cooling system. An aftermarket fan that turns on at 160 degrees does not help much if you are running a 180 degree thermostat (fan always running) Conversely running a fan that does not turn on until 195 degrees or higher is not going to keep the engine cool when running a low temperature thermostat. Do some research to determine how to best match your setup.


Update: what do you get with this 180 degree high flow, low-temp kit?

Each purchase comes with a thermostat & a mounting gasket (2 items). Kit now includes a high quality mounting gasket with the thermostat. Current gaskets are a dark gray color, but that can vary. All high quality gasket with a peel away adhesive on one side to aid in sealing and assembly! A few in stock & more on the way with a short delay.


Benefit of this HD High Flow Version:

Many fitments. See list above & below. This setup will allow better coolant flow than the factory thermostat. See details below. This is a high quality thermostat made by MotoRad. Even has the small vent (jiggle pin) to help the trapped air in your cooling system to purge out.


HIGH FLOW Design Benefits:

  • Larger than OEM opening allowing for up to 50 percent increase in coolant flow
  • Triple bridge opening design for increased stability and strength
  • Jiggle Pin vent hole to help remove trapped air in the cooling system (trapped air inefficient cooling)
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    SUPER SALE - Ready for immediate shipment


    FYI:

    We get the question frequently about what the listed thermostat temperature means. I'll try to address it hear:

    Thermostats have a “rated” temperature (such as 160F, 170F, or 180F) This is the temperature the thermostat will start to open, releasing heated coolant from the engine into the radiator. The thermostat will fully open once the coolant gets another ten or fifteen degrees warmer.



    note: just to reiterate, this is a quality 180° MotoRad replacement thermostat. This is the 180° low temp, high flow version thermostat with part number 2000180. We also have this available in a 160F & 192F in some of our other listings. Sorry for any confusion..

    Details on free gasket kit.

    Listed photos are stock images. Most are black & dark gray & some possibly brown. Current batch is dark gray. Most have adhesive on one side to facilitate installation and make a good seal. All are high quality Motorad brand gaskets MG50


    Questions: Should you use a low-temp thermostat?

    The use of a low-temp thermostat can help keep engine temps down in hotter weather and during performance driving situations. Also may be helpful if your cooling system is marginal. Do some research if you are unsure of your particular situation. Do you have a factory OEM 192F thermostat and looking for a lower temp replacement thermostat? This one will interchange with Motorcraft RT1139 (E0HT8260FA, XR3E8575BA, XR3Z8575BA) all of which are the OEM 192 factory temperature thermostat. For application and fitment purposes this is a low temperature thermostat that can interchange with these factory part numbers.


    It is a great idea to replace your thermostat as a preventative measure, especially if you cooling system is more than 5 years old. Changing coolant, change the thermostat.

    Many fitments. See list above & below. This setup can allow better cooling than the factory thermostat if your factory thermostat is a 190-195° temp range thermostat. A 180° can keep your engine a little bit cooler & under certain conditions can be beneficial & preferred.
     
    As stated this thermostat is rated to start to open at 180 degrees and will fit applications that take the listed cross-reference part numbers, although those part numbers may be rated at different temperatures. Please use this thermostat kit "only" if you know you want a 180 degree thermostat. We also carry other temperature thermostat kits that may be correct or a better choice if you want a factory temperature thermostat. If you are unsure, please contact me for help. Certain model Fords may trip a check engine light if the temperature is not what the computer is expecting or if it does not reach a certain operating temperature within a certain amount of time. Generally this can happen if the thermostat is stuck open or if it opens at a too-low temperature (usually when going bad). Generally the 160 degree is within the acceptable range, especially on older vehicles. Your individual results may vary & needs may be different, so choose your temperature accordingly.

    We also carry this setup in a 160, 180    °, 192° & 195° kit for those who want to replace the thermostat with the factory rated temperature. In cooler climates or in the winter months a 195° may be preferred. Look in out other listings for that kit. See details below. This is a high quality thermostat made by MotoRad. We carry a similar kit in both 160° & 195 degrees in out other listings.



    UPDATE: We also have a thermostat housing kit that will include both a new housing and thermostat in another listing.


    Fitments include:


    FORDBRONCO1973-1996
    FORDCOUNTRY SQUIRE1987-1991
    FORDE-1001970-1983
    FORDE-1501975-1996
    FORDE-200 ECONOLINE1970-1974
    FORDE-2501975-1996
    FORDE-300 ECONOLINE1970-1974
    FORDE-3501975-1996
    FORDEXPLORER1996-2001
    FORDF-1001968-1983
    FORDF-1501975-1996
    FORDF-2501968-1997
    FORDF-3501968-1997
    FORDF-5001975-1977
    FORDFREESTAR2004-2007
    FORDLTD CROWN VICTORIA1984-1991
    FORDMUSTANG1964-1995
    FORDRANCHERO1960-1978
    FORDTHUNDERBIRD1986-1993
    FORDWINDSTAR1998-2003
    LINCOLNCONTINENTAL1986-1987
    LINCOLNMARK VII1986-1992
    LINCOLNTOWN CAR1986-1990
    MERCURYCAPRI1984-1986
    MERCURYCOLONY PARK1987-1991
    MERCURYCOUGAR1986-1993
    MERCURYGRAND MARQUIS1984-1991
    MERCURYMONTEREY2004-2007
    MERCURYMOUNTAINEER1997-2001



    Benefits:

    • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for proper coolant flow
    • Durable double bridge opening design for long life, stability and strength
    • Manufactured from high quality components to meet the demanding conditions of the automotive cooling system
    • Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant
    • Offset design, air relief valve and OEM style seals included where applicable


    Do you need a different temperature? We carry similar kits in both 160 & 192 degrees in another listing.


    Many additional fitments. Contact me to confirm your application:

    ALFA ROMEO1958-1971
    AMERICAN MOTORS1961-1988
    ASTON MARTIN1997
    AUSTIN1960-1975
    AUSTIN-HEALEY1953-1970
    BMW1971
    BRICKLIN1975
    BUICK1933-1993
    CADILLAC1963-1995
    CHECKER1960-1982
    CHEVROLET1934-1997
    CHRYSLER1978-1989
    DODGE1961-2003
    EAGLE1988-1989
    FIAT1960-1973
    FORD1949-2004
    GEO1989-1993
    GMC1955-1996
    HILLMAN1960-1966
    HYUNDAI2000-2003
    INTERNATIONAL1969-1974
    JAGUAR1949-1974
    JEEP1947-2006
    JENSEN1974
    KAISER-FRAZER1947-1955
    LAND ROVER1970-1995
    LINCOLN1969-1985
    MERCEDES-BENZ1955-1963
    MERCURY1949-2007
    MG1956-1980
    MORGAN1968-1981
    MORRIS1954-1971
    NISSAN2005-2007
    OLDSMOBILE1949-1993
    OPEL1956-1975
    PACKARD1948-1958
    PLYMOUTH1960-1989
    PONTIAC1933-1993
    ROVER1960-1968
    SAAB1960-1974
    SIMCA1969
    STUDEBAKER1939-1966
    TRIUMPH1962-1981
    WILLYS1942






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    Leader in Aftermarket Parts You Can Trust 

    MotoRad has been engineering aftermarket thermostats since 1958! We manufacture thermostats and caps in our 250,000 square foot facility. We serve the OE, OES, and retail markets as well as specialty markets. Over the years, we have been first to market with innovative aftermarket products. Here at MotoRad, we offer quick turnaround times and 100% unit fill on all orders. As an award-winning company, we have earned the distinction, “Vendor of the Year” by three different clients; we take our customer commitments seriously. All of our caps and thermostats are manufactured with high-quality standards. In North America, we have locations in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Monterrey, Mexico. These locations allow us to get your parts out quickly and efficiently.

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