nice quality thermostat housing • The Dodge Challenger Message Board

by **drewcrane** » 21 Sep 2008 17:35

This housing is kinda pricey for a housing, but i have had some leaking/seepage issues for what ever reason, i have flat filed both surfaces and cleaned,and assembled the housing ,and always seemed to get a small amount of seepage,now i have solved my problem,with this unit, it has an o -ring, to seal it,and it is thick enough so it wont warp,and it is aluminum, so it matches the temp. / look of aluminum about $50.00 usd,also did a local cruise last night in traffic and no leaks :thumbsup:

by **dave-r** » 21 Sep 2008 17:45

Ha! Now I can see them! :wink:

by **Eddie** » 21 Sep 2008 20:42

I will be using the same kind Drew! The o-ring seal is one of the best types of seal I think. Chrome never did seal worth a damn. I remember using a set of old edelbrock chrome valve covers on my 340 and they always did leak. :lol:

Thanks for posting that Drew. Your car looks very sinister in the dark.

by **drewcrane** » 22 Sep 2008 0:02

yea that is a hard pic to take thanks ed! :s017:

by **jh27n0b** » 22 Sep 2008 1:43

Love the picture of your car Drew. :thumbsup:

It is now the backdrop on my computer.
Bob

by **drewcrane** » 22 Sep 2008 2:02

hey thanks , i do that alot with other peeps cars too! great compliment man thanks again! :thumbsup:

by **Wojpi** » 26 Sep 2008 9:48

That is tru this housing is teh best what you can have. i am using it on my egine and finally no leaks for two seasons alraedy. Just great.

Your car looks very sharp. What is teh wheels combo you use ?

by **drewcrane** » 26 Sep 2008 11:48

yes those leaks can be very annoying, so im glad to get some feed back on how yours is working, the wheels are budnik,from hunnington beach cali.17x8 on all 4,tires 255 zr 17, good year eagle f1,4 inch off set, thanks for the compliment! :thumbsup:

by **petrodad** » 01 Nov 2008 23:29

Who is the manufacturer of the housing? It loks like a Billet Specialties?
Sweet ride yo have, great stance....

by **Eddie** » 02 Nov 2008 0:46

I cant speak for Drew's housing but www.440source.com/waternecks.htm sells a version of the billet Big Block Mopar stat housing for a very reasonable price. 24.95 :thumbsup:

by **Goldenblack440** » 10 Jan 2009 12:52

yeah, those thermo housings are the best. Nice thick base, no warping. i had one, now sorry that i sold it attached to an engine. But the O ring seal only works properly on a dead smooth surface with no pitting.

One of the best amateur pics of a 70 Chal i have seen- pity its is a bit blurred- maybe the light factor? I'm not a huge fan of large diameter modern wheels on the 70's cars, but yours look quite good. Its not so much the style that i don't like but the thin bead of rubber - i like the older cars to have the tyres showing - but then again, i'm "old school" !

by **drewcrane** » 10 Jan 2009 13:15

here is another pic the avatar is downsized,thanks for the complimant and yes the housing is a really nice unit,no leaks :biggrin:

by **Jimiboy** » 11 Jan 2009 16:23

Love them pic's of your ride Drew! :thumbsup:

That one in colour specially, cool pic at night!

Black is ALWAYS Black!