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ogopogo Apr 5th, 10, 1:10 PM Hello, I plan to order a new water pump and hi flow thermostat for our 70 454 chevelle today and have been reading of people having bad thermostats on here.Which hi flo T stat is NOT a chinese piece of junk ? or are they all made overseas now? thanks ! cwilks Apr 5th, 10, 1:13 PM I've had excellent luck with this one from Summit http://www.summitracing.com/parts/EMP-301/ 498 SS Apr 5th, 10, 1:46 PM That's the one I just ordered, only I went 160 degree. Jack Armstrong Apr 5th, 10, 2:15 PM Robert Shaw brand. --- :thumbsup: JJ'65 Apr 5th, 10, 11:05 PM I've had two thermostat failures; failing closed. First was a 30 year old GM part, second was a Robertshaw 17 months old. I'd just buy a new GM/Delco/AC part. Verle Apr 8th, 10, 10:47 PM In today's world there is no assurance that a new part from any vendor/manufacturer will be good. In the past I bought only Delco parts. Today they fail about as often as everyone else. "you pays your money and takes your chances." | ||