160 Degree Thermostat Kit For 79-95 Ford Mustang 5.0 V-8 Small Block + Gasket

**Low temperature 160° (160F) Thermostat (low-temp)** **For Ford small block and others** **Bonus -****Includes****free high quality, self adhesive mounting gasket** **UPDATE:** **A few in stock & ready to ship immediately** **We also carry a high-flow version in another of our listings. Contact me if** **you want that version. We can message you when** **they are available if out of stock.** **Many Ford Small block fitments & more. See list below.** **Fitments include many 1960-2007 Models including 79-95 Mustang** **_Many fitments including 289, 302, 5.0L, 5.8L 351 & More. Good choice for summer use._** **_SALE: Last few in stock. Inventory is running low. More also on the way._** **_Contact me if you want more than we have listed._** **_Update: what do you get with this 160 degree,_****_low-temp kit?_** **_Each purchase comes with a thermostat & a mounting gasket (2 items). Kit now includes a high quality mounting gasket with the thermostat. Current gaskets are a dark gray color, not the brown but that can vary. All high quality gasket with a peel away adhesive on one side to aid in sealing and assembly! A few in stock & more on the way with a short delay._** **_Shipping: As a possible better option, we now have added FedEx shipping which may be either UPS or FedEx depending on your location. Some rural areas may not be cost effective and we may have to choose another option. I will let you know if this is an issue before it ships. You can contact me to check on this if you need one over the other. You can also choose USPS Priority as a quicker delivery option at a discount._** **_SUPER SALE - Ready for immediate shipment_** **note:** just to reiterate, this is a quality 160° MotoRad replacement thermostat. This is the 160° low temp version thermostat with part number 300160. We also have this available in a 180F & 192F in some of our other listings. Sorry for any confusion.. **Details on free gasket kit.** Listed photo is stock image. Some are black, some brown. Current batch is brown. Most come with adhesive on one side to facilitate installation and make a good seal. All are high quality Motorad brand gaskets MG50 **Questions: Should you use a low-temp thermostat?** The use of a low-temp thermostat can help keep engine temps down in hotter weather and during performance driving situations. Also may be helpful if your cooling system is marginal. Do some research if you are unsure of your particular situation. Do you have a factory OEM 192F thermostat and looking for a lower temp replacement thermostat? This one will interchange with Motorcraft RT1139 (E0HT8260FA, XR3E8575BA, XR3Z8575BA) all of which are the OEM 192 factory temperature thermostat. For application and fitment purposes this is a low temperature thermostat that can interchange with these factory part numbers. It is a great idea to replace your thermostat as a preventative measure, especially if you cooling system is more than 5 years old. Changing coolant, change the thermostat. Many fitments. See list above & below. This setup can allow better cooling than the factory thermostat if your factory thermostat is a 190-195° temp range thermostat. A 160° can keep your engine a little bit cooler & under certain conditions can be beneficial & preferred. As stated this thermostat is rated at 160 degrees and will fit applications that take the listed cross-reference part numbers, although those part numbers may be rated at different temperatures. Please use this thermostat kit "only" if you know you want a 160 degree thermostat. We also carry other temperature thermostat kits that may be correct or a better choice if you want a factory temperature thermostat. If you are unsure, please contact me for help. Certain model Fords may trip a check engine light if the temperature is not what the computer is expecting or if it does not reach a certain operating temperature within a certain amount of time. Generally this can happen if the thermostat is stuck open or if it opens at a too-low temperature (usually when going bad). Generally the 160 degree is within the acceptable range, especially on older vehicles. Your individual results may vary & needs may be different, so choose your temperature accordingly. We also carry this setup in a 180°, 192° & 195° kit for those who want to replace the thermostat with the factory rated temperature. In cooler climates or in the winter months a 195° may be preferred. Look in out other listings for that kit. See details below. This is a high quality thermostat made by MotoRad. We carry a similar kit in both 180° & 195 degrees in out other listings. **UPDATE:** We also have a thermostat housing kit that will include both a new housing and thermostat in another listing. **FYI:** **We get the question frequently about what the listed thermostat temperature means. I'll try to address it hear:** Thermostats have a “rated” temperature (such as 160F, 170F, or 180F) This is the temperature the thermostat will start to open, releasing heated coolant from the engine into the radiator. The thermostat will fully open once the coolant gets another ten or fifteen degrees warmer. **Fitments include:** FORDBRONCO1973-1996FORDCOUNTRY SQUIRE1987-1991FORDE-1001970-1983FORDE-1501975-1996FORDE-200 ECONOLINE1970-1974FORDE-2501975-1996FORDE-300 ECONOLINE1970-1974FORDE-3501975-1996FORDEXPLORER1996-2001FORDF-1001968-1983FORDF-1501975-1996FORDF-2501968-1997FORDF-3501968-1997FORDF-5001975-1977FORDFREESTAR2004-2007FORDLTD CROWN VICTORIA1984-1991FORDMUSTANG1964-1995FORDRANCHERO1960-1978FORDTHUNDERBIRD1986-1993FORDWINDSTAR1998-2003LINCOLNCONTINENTAL1986-1987LINCOLNMARK VII1986-1992LINCOLNTOWN CAR1986-1990MERCURYCAPRI1984-1986MERCURYCOLONY PARK1987-1991MERCURYCOUGAR1986-1993MERCURYGRAND MARQUIS1984-1991MERCURYMONTEREY2004-2007MERCURYMOUNTAINEER1997-2001 **Benefits:** - Meets or exceeds OEM specifications for proper coolant flow - Durable double bridge opening design for long life, stability and strength - Manufactured from high quality components to meet the demanding conditions of the automotive cooling system - Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant - Offset design, air relief valve and OEM style seals included where applicable Do you need a different temperature? We carry similar kits in both 180 & 192 degrees in another listing. **Many additional fitments. Contact me to confirm your application:** ALFA ROMEO1958-1971AMERICAN MOTORS1961-1988ASTON MARTIN1997AUSTIN1960-1975AUSTIN-HEALEY1953-1970BMW1971BRICKLIN1975BUICK1933-1993CADILLAC1963-1995CHECKER1960-1982CHEVROLET1934-1997CHRYSLER1978-1989DODGE1961-2003EAGLE1988-1989FIAT1960-1973FORD1949-2004GEO1989-1993GMC1955-1996HILLMAN1960-1966HYUNDAI2000-2003INTERNATIONAL1969-1974JAGUAR1949-1974JEEP1947-2006JENSEN1974KAISER-FRAZER1947-1955LAND ROVER1970-1995LINCOLN1969-1985MERCEDES-BENZ1955-1963MERCURY1949-2007MG1956-1980MORGAN1968-1981MORRIS1954-1971NISSAN2005-2007OLDSMOBILE1949-1993OPEL1956-1975PACKARD1948-1958PLYMOUTH1960-1989PONTIAC1933-1993ROVER1960-1968SAAB1960-1974SIMCA1969STUDEBAKER1939-1966TRIUMPH1962-1981WILLYS1942 **Who is motorad?** **From the manufacturer:** **Leader in Aftermarket Parts You Can Trust** MotoRad has been engineering aftermarket thermostats since 1958! We manufacture thermostats and caps in our 250,000 square foot facility. We serve the OE, OES, and retail markets as well as specialty markets. Over the years, we have been first to market with innovative aftermarket products. Here at MotoRad, we offer quick turnaround times and 100% unit fill on all orders. As an award-winning company, we have earned the distinction, “Vendor of the Year” by three different clients; we take our customer commitments seriously. All of our caps and thermostats are manufactured with high-quality standards. In North America, we have locations in Mt. Carmel, Illinois and Monterrey, Mexico. These locations allow us to get your parts out quickly and efficiently. **Quality Assurance Ensures Superior Parts and Service**

• Bundle Description: Kit includes a new thermostat and mounting gasket
• Custom Bundle: Yes
• Fitment Type: Direct Replacement
• Items Included: Gasket
• Manufacturer Part Number: 300-160
• Material: Stainless Steel, Copper, Metal
• Opening Temperature: 160F
• Modified Item: No
• California Prop 65 Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm
• Brand: MotoRad
• Type: Thermostat Element
• Interchange Part Number: 19114375, 30060, 19114425, E0HT8260FA, XR3E8575BA, XR3Z8575BA, 2000-160
• SKU: MRD:300-160
• Performance Part: Yes