{"product_id":"chrome-45-thermostat-housing-tridon-82-c-thermostat-early-sbc-bbc-chevrolet-v8-1955-1965","title":"Chrome 45° Thermostat Housing \u0026 Tridon 82°C Thermostat Early SBC BBC Chevrolet V8 1955-1965","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHousing and thermostat together - everything the water neck job needs in one order\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits early Chevrolet V8s 1955 to 1965, small block and big block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTridon TT2000-180 82°C high flow thermostat - up to 30% more coolant flow than the TT1 series, with an air bleed jiggle pin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 45-degree O-ring style chrome thermostat housing (water neck) is designed for early Chevrolet V8 engines built between 1955 and 1965. Suited to restorations, hot rods, and performance builds, it combines classic looks with modern sealing. The O-ring style design gives a leak-free seal, the extra-thick 12mm base resists warping, and the angled 45-degree outlet improves radiator hose alignment on classic Chevy applications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied with the Tridon TT2000-180 high flow thermostat, which opens at 82°C (180°F) and has an enlarged valve opening for up to 30% greater coolant flow than conventional Tridon TT1 series thermostats. Its integrated jiggle pin assists air bleeding when filling the system. Tridon list this thermostat as suiting Small Block Chevy 283, 307, 327, 350, 400 and Big Block Chevy 396, 427, 454.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x GASO chrome 45° thermostat housing (GPP-3872), with O-ring and mounting bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Tridon TT2000-180 82°C high flow thermostat, 54mm flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHousing specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplication: 1955-1965 Chevrolet V8, Small Block and Big Block\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBolt spacing: 3-1\/4\" (82.5mm) centre-to-centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlet angle: 45°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutlet size: 1-1\/2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: zinc die-cast, polished and chrome plated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeal type: O-ring (included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWon't suit Cleveland. See Tridon TT2023 or Dayco DT14CBP bypass style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GASO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67597897498787,"sku":"GPP-3872--TT2000-180","price":57.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6940\/7395\/files\/GPP-3872--TT2000-180.jpg?v=1791007232","url":"https:\/\/crankys.com.au\/products\/chrome-45-thermostat-housing-tridon-82-c-thermostat-early-sbc-bbc-chevrolet-v8-1955-1965","provider":"Cranky's Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}