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Granatelli Black Billet Thermostat Housing with 160°F Thermostat for GM LT V8

GMS530160B
802735040449
Thermostats
9 Units In Stock
$ 303.19 $ 288.03
$ 288.03

Replace the factory plastic outlet with CNC-machined aluminum

Granatelli Motor Sports 530160B is the exact thermostat housing described here. 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing with black finish, matched to the verified configuration and application below.

Key Features

  • 6061-T6 billet aluminum housing with black finish
  • Included 160°F high-flow thermostat
  • O-ring sealing design
  • Uses factory mounting bolts
  • Direct-fit cooling upgrade for compatible GM LT 5.3L and 6.2L V8 applications

Fitment

No year-make-model fitment applies; match every engine-family, dimensional, mounting and electrical requirement below.

Years Make Model or Application Details
Engine-family GM LT 5.3L / 6.2L V8 Verify coolant outlet, hose routing, mounting pattern and thermostat interface; no year-make-model guarantee

Specifications

Detail Value
Manufacturer Part Number 530160B
Brand Granatelli Motor Sports
Product Type Thermostat Housing
Thermostat Temperature 160°F
Material 6061-T6 billet aluminum
Finish Black
Seal O-ring
Quantity One housing with thermostat

What's Included

  • Black billet thermostat housing
  • 160°F high-flow thermostat
  • O-ring seal
  • Factory mounting bolts are reused and are not included

About Granatelli Motor Sports

Granatelli Motor Sports develops performance cooling, forced-induction and racing-control components. Selection depends on the exact part number, physical interface and intended operating system rather than appearance alone.

Related Parts

  • Only hoses, seals, wiring or mounting hardware verified for this exact component
  • Cooling-system service supplies for thermostat-housing installations
  • Circuit protection and connectors matched to the controlled electrical load

FAQ

What is the 530160B?

It is the Granatelli Motor Sports thermostat housing in the exact configuration and application described on this page.

How should compatibility be confirmed?

Match every application, dimension, mounting point, interface and exclusion shown in the Fitment and Specifications sections.

Is the pictured configuration the item being sold?

Yes. The retained gallery shows the verified product configuration and quantity; standalone logos and text-only graphics are excluded.

Are unrelated installation parts included?

No. Components not shown or listed in What's Included must be sourced separately when the installation requires them.

Is professional installation recommended?

Yes when the work affects brakes, cooling, wiring, vehicle safety or calibrated operating systems.

Can a similar-looking part be substituted?

No. Similar products can differ in mounting geometry, temperature, rotor pattern, wiring, dimensions or included components.

What should be inspected before installation?

Inspect the mating surfaces, mounting points, hoses or wiring, clearances and every included component before modifying the vehicle.

What warranty applies?

Use the current Granatelli Motor Sports warranty terms for this exact product and application.

Installation Instructions

  1. Allow the engine to cool fully, disconnect the battery as required and drain the cooling system to a safe level.
  2. Confirm the engine family, outlet geometry, hose routing and thermostat temperature before removing the original housing.
  3. Remove the hose and factory housing without damaging the mating surface or surrounding components.
  4. Clean the sealing surface and compare the new housing, thermostat orientation and seal with the removed assembly.
  5. Install the thermostat, seal and housing using the current manufacturer procedure and applicable torque specification.
  6. Reconnect the hose, refill with the vehicle-specified coolant and bleed trapped air from the system.
  7. Bring the engine to operating temperature while checking for leaks, stable coolant flow and correct fan operation.
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