SBF -16AN Thermostat Housing – Available at Tameless Performance

Upgrade Your Small Block Ford Cooling System with a Billet Aluminum Housing

The SBF -16AN Thermostat Housing is designed for custom Small Block Ford cooling systems used in race, show, and high-performance applications. Available at Tameless Performance, this selected version includes the thermostat housing without an outlet fitting.

Key Features

American-Sourced 6061 Aluminum
Manufactured from American-sourced 6061 aluminum for a lightweight, durable, and corrosion-resistant cooling-system component.

Made in North Carolina
Proudly manufactured in North Carolina with an emphasis on quality and precision.

Female -16 ORB Outlet
The housing features female -16 ORB threads for use with a compatible outlet fitting and cooling-system hose configuration.

Factory-Style Thermostat Provision
Designed to accept a factory-style thermostat when required. The housing may also be used without a thermostat when appropriate for the vehicle’s cooling-system configuration.

Optional Bypass-Hose Provision
A dedicated area is provided for builders who need to drill and tap the housing for a bypass hose running to the water pump.

Selected Option

Housing Without Fitting
This variant includes the thermostat housing only. A compatible -16 ORB outlet fitting must be purchased separately.

Benefits

Flexible Cooling-System Configuration
The female -16 ORB outlet allows builders to select a fitting that suits their hose routing and cooling-system layout.

Thermostat or Thermostat-Free Operation
The housing supports multiple cooling-system configurations by allowing the use of a factory-style thermostat without requiring one.

Fabrication-Friendly Design
The provided bypass area allows the housing to be modified when a water-pump bypass connection is required.

Applications

This thermostat housing is intended for compatible Small Block Ford race, show, and custom-performance cooling systems using a -16 ORB outlet configuration.

Important Installation Information

Outlet Fitting Not Included
This selected variant does not include a -16 ORB outlet fitting.

Bolts and Thermostat Not Included
The required mounting bolts and thermostat must be supplied separately.

Confirm Compatibility
Verify the engine mounting pattern, thermostat requirements, fitting selection, and bypass-hose needs before installation.