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Billet Aluminum Thermostat Housing for 4.0L 1GR-FE

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 1GR-FE<3R, Oct 20, 2022.

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  1. Aug 8, 2023 at 5:37 AM
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    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    Interesting. I’ve had good luck with mine. On the hottest days here in Texas my temps get no hotter than 210 with the 180 stat.
     
    ARB1977, Aug 8, 2023
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  2. Aug 8, 2023 at 2:16 PM
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    Pull that setup and go back to stock or equivalent.
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2023 at 2:23 PM
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    For hot days here, SoFlo, 190*f max, all the time unless a cool evening where it may run 186 / 188*f. Same for stock radiator and aftermarket aluminum radiator.

    As Torspd knows from messaging, I was not haphazard in going back to stock, and sadly, could not find a correct style thermostat to make the billet style housing work.
     
    PMK, Aug 8, 2023
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  4. Aug 8, 2023 at 5:55 PM
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    ARB1977 It’s a beaut Clark

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    Even when I had the stock setup it would show 200 or so.
     
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  5. Aug 10, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Today I let my truck idle for a little over 30min which resulted in an engine temp of 199F. Tomorrow I’m reverting back to a new OEM thermostat assembly.
     
    El Taco Sucio, Aug 10, 2023
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  6. Aug 11, 2023 at 5:34 PM
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    Just finished swapping back to OEM. About 45min idling the temp got to 185 and wouldn’t go higher. 14 degree difference.
    I’ll see how it does on a 2hr drive tomorrow.
     
    El Taco Sucio, Aug 11, 2023
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  7. Aug 11, 2023 at 5:50 PM
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    Tomorrow temp will be 107 without heat index, lol. Will verify what mine reads. My temp needle hasn’t moved since install and coolant in the revisor shows full when I topped it off before summer.
     
    ARB1977, Aug 11, 2023
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  8. Aug 12, 2023 at 11:14 AM
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    Glad you guys try this stuff out,it saves me money,as almost always stock setup ends up being the best.
    You can buy a whole new stock unit complete for $36 bucks.
     
    lynlan1819, Aug 12, 2023
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  9. Aug 12, 2023 at 2:36 PM
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    Here is todays drive with the billet thermostat housing running the 180. Morning drive 85 degreesIMG_3028.jpg
    Today on the way home. 110 degrees.

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    ARB1977, Aug 12, 2023
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  10. Aug 13, 2023 at 1:54 PM
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    Sad to report that the billet unit increased my coolant temps, both at idle and while driving. Around 10*f hotter at idle and around 5-11 while driving. I’m switching back to oem.
     
    jp_flynavy, Aug 13, 2023
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  11. Aug 14, 2023 at 7:10 AM
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    I was unable to do my driving test since my trip got canceled, but I'm pretty sure I will see lower temps with going back to OEM.
     
    El Taco Sucio, Aug 14, 2023
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  12. Aug 14, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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    Bummer to read all this, but thanks for all the real world experiences!! I don’t think I’ll install mine…
     
    drewnali, Aug 14, 2023
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  13. Aug 15, 2023 at 10:52 AM
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    Get a refund.
     
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  14. Aug 15, 2023 at 5:56 PM
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    Boosted Money Pit....
    damn was just coming here to see what was up. I have the setup but it does not work with S/C trucks so has been a big paperweight from the start. Sounds like its not going to work anyway.
     
    nudavinci64, Aug 15, 2023
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  15. Aug 16, 2023 at 6:58 AM
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    I wouldn’t waste your money on this. And the seller is a total prick.

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    jp_flynavy, Aug 16, 2023
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  16. Aug 16, 2023 at 10:31 AM
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    @1GR-FE<3R how are you addressing these real world issues? You seemed to be happy to take the money but no real support when it comes to post sale.
     
    jp_flynavy, Aug 16, 2023
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  17. Aug 16, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    All you buyers got played,that's why I never fall for the this is better than factory crap,9 times out of 10 its never better than factory.
     
    lynlan1819, Aug 16, 2023
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  18. Aug 16, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    Wow glad I didn't buy.
     
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  19. Aug 16, 2023 at 12:04 PM
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    Yeah, don't. I am now dealing with returning this, otherwise it will be a pretty paperweight.
     
    jp_flynavy, Aug 16, 2023
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  20. Aug 16, 2023 at 12:51 PM
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    Stellar seller. Accusing me on wanting this paperweight for free when I’m trying to return this because of the printed claims on black and white are not the reality promised. Lol what a clown.

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