Thermostat - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Roadster · 04-05-2017

I stand corrected on the Gates thermostat order, I ordered that unit from Rock Auto and it was delivered today. I think it was their last one in stock. In the following pics there is one Stant stat, which I have had after I purchased the Z. And the other stat is the Gates unit. To me, they are just about identical, with a very slight variation of the thickness of the two coils, and the amount of winding in said coils. They both have the gasket (also with a slight variation), they are both are stamped USA, and 44.MM. Also have same manufacturing markings (I assume) on each one. I would also assume that these were made for both the Stant and Gates product line, with a very slight variation to distinguish the different companies from one another....There is another Stant stat to be delivered on Friday from the Pepboys online store. So we shall see, also will be interesting to see what Cliff gets delivered...

LS Stant...RS Gates

04-05-2017	#18
Roadster Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Warrington PA Posts: 1,914	Re: Thermostat I stand corrected on the Gates thermostat order, I ordered that unit from Rock Auto and it was delivered today. I think it was their last one in stock. In the following pics there is one Stant stat, which I have had after I purchased the Z. And the other stat is the Gates unit. To me, they are just about identical, with a very slight variation of the thickness of the two coils, and the amount of winding in said coils. They both have the gasket (also with a slight variation), they are both are stamped USA, and 44.MM. Also have same manufacturing markings (I assume) on each one. I would also assume that these were made for both the Stant and Gates product line, with a very slight variation to distinguish the different companies from one another....There is another Stant stat to be delivered on Friday from the Pepboys online store. So we shall see, also will be interesting to see what Cliff gets delivered... LS Stant...RS Gates __________________ Tom 1994 ZR-1 #009 "captured test fleet car" 1974 LS4 454 Vert 1974 L-82 355 Vert. 1982 L83 CFI...now a retired "dd"....Sold WAZOO Member Last edited by Roadster; 04-05-2017 at 08:05 PM.