[Shotimes] T-stat

[BJamesjr@aol.com]

I think the factory thermostats are overrated.  I worked in a garage for many years and we replaced very few thermostats.  It seems that a high percentage of SHO's have thermostat failures.  I think you can use a standard thermostat just fine.  The only problem is that you need the special O-ring to seal the thermostat housing.  I have been running a Non-SHO thermostat for longer in my car than the original thermostat lasted.  However I did drill a couple of 1/16" holes in the top of it to let air through.