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Old Dec 31, 2025 | 11:24 PM
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Well done man. I know it’s been a while since you bought the long block but do you mind sharing how much it set you back? I see one of these in my future.
 
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Old Jan 1, 2026 | 04:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Tony Luna
Pretty straight forward. Meziere in line t-stat assembly, 180F GM t-stat, and some 90 degree radiator hoser. There's an old write up on here with instructions and pics.

The trick part it the aluminum "T" from CARS4X4 (also have the aluminum multi hose adapter that sits next to the water pump) that I modified for a mechanical water temp gauge - https://landroverforums.com/forum/di...estion-100877/
awesome thanks. Was it worth doing? How does it perform?
 
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Frank4
Well done man. I know it’s been a while since you bought the long block but do you mind sharing how much it set you back? I see one of these in my future.
All in w shipping and a few add ons - just over $10K. Barely over a year of daily driving and it puts a smile on my face every time it fires up. ECU upgrade is a must have. Couldn’t be happier w TWS.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Bone9
awesome thanks. Was it worth doing? How does it perform?
Absolutely! But then again, I’ve modded just about everything I’ve ever owned... Works great. Instant oil pressure reading and I can actually see the motor temp rising gradually.
 
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Old Jan 2, 2026 | 04:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Tony Luna
Absolutely! But then again, I’ve modded just about everything I’ve ever owned... Works great. Instant oil pressure reading and I can actually see the motor temp rising gradually.
Ha ha me too! I'm mainly talking about the coolant temps. Do you get any fault codes?
 
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 02:48 AM
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Ha ha me too! I'm mainly talking about the coolant temps. Do you get any fault codes?
The original temp sensor and gauge on the instrument cluster are still there. No fault codes.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 02:58 AM
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The original temp sensor and gauge on the instrument cluster are still there. No fault codes.
I meant low coolant temperature fault codes from the inline thermostat mod.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2026 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Bone9
I meant low coolant temperature fault codes from the inline thermostat mod.
Got it. No codes. 180 degree t-stat. Typically runs between 183 and 194. Newer radiator and Flowkooler water pump.
 
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