1955-65 SBC Chrome Water Neck & 180 Degree High Flow Thermostat

Thermostat Housing

These beautifully chrome plated water necks easily install in place of OEM water neck housing.  They use an O-ring for a perfect seal and are supplied with all necessary bolts and seals.  These water necks are designed to fit 1955-1965 Small Block Chevy V-8, stock 1964 Chevy II, and 1956-1963 stock Corvettes. They are angled 45 degrees and straight forward.

• Chrome plated
• Easily install in place of OEM
• 45 degree angle, straight forward
• O-ring for a perfect seal
• O-ring and stainless steel bolts included
• Fit: Small Block Chevy V-8:
  • 1955-1965
  • stock 1964 Chevy II
  • 1956-1963 stock Corvettes

 

Thermostat

Speedway takes a quality Robertshaw 330-180 high flow 180° thermostat, then modifies it to function properly in high RPM, high flow applications. They feature a balanced sleeve design and are strongly recommended for any performance application. Fits most domestic applications.

• 2-1/8" diameter 
• High flow 180° thermostat
• Balanced sleeve design
• Recommended for any performance application
• Fits most domestic applications

Learn more about the importance of the thermostat with cooling systems and how they work by reading our tech article, Cooling System Principles.