HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing - The Ford Focus Forum

**rnap_83** · 10-01-2009, 08:12 PM

I installed a billet aluminum thermostat housing on my 2000 Kona Focus last week that I purchased from HTPerformance. I wanted to share my findings as I have not seen anything on the forums about them after an install. First off, this thing is awesome! I have been driving around with it installed for about a week now and it is functioning flawlessly while looking amazing. I was able to use the stock thermostat and thermostat gasket out of my original housing which is great because if I ever need to replace the thermostat, factory parts will work. The complete install took about 2-3 hours which included removing the battery and battery tray, draining the radiator and coolant reservoir, re-installing the battery and refilling the coolant system. I am very excited to have a product like this on my car. I will never have another plastic factory thermostat housing fracture and leak (this has happened to me once). I have heard of other people replacing the housings 2-3 times due to the same problem. Over time the factory plastic unit cracks and leaks. With the amount of time and money you could spend going through faulty factory housings, you could buy one HTP housing that will last forever and looks SWEET! I don’t know about everyone else but when I repair something like that I want to do it once and have it last. I didn’t know what to expect when I installed the housing but I am very pleased with what I received. It works perfectly so far and looks great with the anodized pieces. It has now become a popular conversation piece when I go to autocross, meets, and car shows. I tried to get some pictures after the install but it is a very busy little area as you can see below. I look forward to more high quality components from HTPerformance.

**topspeedfab** · 10-01-2009, 08:14 PM

I didn't realize people had received them yet. Looks good HTP!

**sleeperlove** · 10-01-2009, 08:19 PM

Excellent!

**HTP Designer** · 10-01-2009, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by topspeedfab

I didn't realize people had received them yet. Looks good HTP!

RNAP was able to do some final long term testing for us with a non-production kit. Production kits include aluminum top plugs and an angled rear fitting. Turned out the a straight fitting worked in the rear of the housing with no interference. We received the angled fitting today so shipping final kits out next week is certain.

Thank you Ken for taking the time to do all the final testing of our product. We are very proud of the results and judging from your comments, you like it a little more than the factory unit

**Focusing** · 10-01-2009, 08:46 PM

That looks nice... Good work HTP...

**hEaT** · 10-01-2009, 09:54 PM

Looks good!

For a quicker install, you might not have to remove the battery. I didn't when I replaced mine.

**G-forces** · 10-02-2009, 12:41 PM

That looks great in there! Too bad it doesn't make the car go faster too, lol. When it comes time for me to replace that part, I'm definitely getting one. Nice job HTP!

**hEaT** · 10-02-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by G-forces

That looks great in there! Too bad it doesn't make the car go faster too, lol. When it comes time for me to replace that part, I'm definitely getting one. Nice job HTP!

You won't be disappointed. I got a chance to see these 99% complete minus the last fitting and they look awesome. Great fit and finish.

**zx32nr** · 10-11-2009, 06:09 PM

i was down at HTP a couple of weeks ago and saw it and it looks great.
keep up the good work guys

**CharlesWA** · 10-12-2009, 12:40 AM

So this means that those of us that pre-ordered last winter should get them sometime soon?

**rnap_83** · 10-12-2009, 09:24 AM

I believe so.

Update: I just ran an autocross event with it yesterday and still no leaks. It performed great. Temperature stayed where it normally would with the stock set up. Great job guys!

**singleparin** · 10-15-2009, 01:14 PM

hi guys! anybody knows how much one costs? I just replaced mine with a plastic stock one but would sure like to have this one when the other one breaks again.

**hEaT** · 10-15-2009, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by singleparin

hi guys! anybody knows how much one costs? I just replaced mine with a plastic stock one but would sure like to have this one when the other one breaks again.

http://www.htperformance.net/index.p...emart&Itemid=1

There are a few for sale with blemishes for $50 off.

**Andosfocus** · 10-15-2009, 02:42 PM

ill put that on my to purchase list lol

**TimBrown** · 10-22-2009, 02:41 PM

I almost cried when I saw this.... only weeks after I had to replace my stock unit when it cracked and bled all over the ground... now I'll have to wait until this one gives up the ghost....

That looks flipping sweet, however. Completely worth every penny too.

**pzev04boy** · 10-22-2009, 05:20 PM

Should have put a small htp logo on the top too.

**HTP Designer** · 10-26-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pzev04boy

Should have put a small htp logo on the top too.

Good idea

**pzev04boy** · 10-27-2009, 11:47 PM

It's a beautiful piece. Just would stand out more with the logo on top. When I build up my svt block I'm going to have to pick one up!!!

**HTPerformance** · 10-28-2009, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hEaT

http://www.htperformance.net/index.p...emart&Itemid=1

There are a few for sale with blemishes for $50 off.

Thanks hEaT, here's the link to those remaining blemished housings.
http://htperformance.net/index.php?p...emart&Itemid=1

**JEEPers** · 10-31-2009, 06:25 PM

What blemishes are we talking about? Just like slight nicks and scraps? I am thinking of getting one of the blemished ones if its just the nicks and scraps issue.

**FordFociSHO** · 10-31-2009, 07:42 PM

Just out of curiosity, what sensor fits for an SVT?

Being the SVT uses a push in and this housing is a thread in, I'd imagine that question should be asked.

**HTP Designer** · 10-31-2009, 08:01 PM

We designed a specific thread in adapter in order to use the oem svt sensor

**crackin_x** · 11-02-2009, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTP Designer

We designed a specific thread in adapter in order to use the oem svt sensor

Nice, I was wondering that myself. i'll be picking one if these up when I need it as well.

**HTPerformance** · 11-02-2009, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JEEPers

What blemishes are we talking about? Just like slight nicks and scraps? I am thinking of getting one of the blemished ones if its just the nicks and scraps issue.

These are just minor indents caused from shipment, but do not pass our QC for the product line. They are fully functional.

10-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
rnap_83 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Marlborough, NH Posts: 34	HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing I installed a billet aluminum thermostat housing on my 2000 Kona Focus last week that I purchased from HTPerformance. I wanted to share my findings as I have not seen anything on the forums about them after an install. First off, this thing is awesome! I have been driving around with it installed for about a week now and it is functioning flawlessly while looking amazing. I was able to use the stock thermostat and thermostat gasket out of my original housing which is great because if I ever need to replace the thermostat, factory parts will work. The complete install took about 2-3 hours which included removing the battery and battery tray, draining the radiator and coolant reservoir, re-installing the battery and refilling the coolant system. I am very excited to have a product like this on my car. I will never have another plastic factory thermostat housing fracture and leak (this has happened to me once). I have heard of other people replacing the housings 2-3 times due to the same problem. Over time the factory plastic unit cracks and leaks. With the amount of time and money you could spend going through faulty factory housings, you could buy one HTP housing that will last forever and looks SWEET! I don’t know about everyone else but when I repair something like that I want to do it once and have it last. I didn’t know what to expect when I installed the housing but I am very pleased with what I received. It works perfectly so far and looks great with the anodized pieces. It has now become a popular conversation piece when I go to autocross, meets, and car shows. I tried to get some pictures after the install but it is a very busy little area as you can see below. I look forward to more high quality components from HTPerformance. __________________ New to the Foci world and already feeding the addiction: 2000 ZX3 Green Kona Edition

10-01-2009, 08:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
topspeedfab Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 297	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing I didn't realize people had received them yet. Looks good HTP! __________________ Bryan Emanuel @ Top Speed (252) 321-6356 Top Speed, INC \| Our eBay Store \| Top Speed Online Store \| Blog \| Contact Us Be sure to check out our daily blog updates! Top Speed Turbo Kit makes 325whp on stock ZETEC!

10-01-2009, 08:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
sleeperlove You wouldn't like me when I'm angry. Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Apex hunting Posts: 9,823	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing Excellent! __________________ “Empty your mind, be formless, shapeless - like water. Now you put water into a cup, it becomes the cup, you put water into a bottle, it becomes the bottle, you put it in a teapot, it becomes the teapot. Now water can flow or it can crash. Be water, my friend.” - Bruce Lee

10-01-2009, 08:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
Focusing Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 92	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing That looks nice... Good work HTP...

10-01-2009, 09:54 PM	#6 (permalink)
hEaT I <3 UC^3 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 7,444	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing Looks good! For a quicker install, you might not have to remove the battery. I didn't when I replaced mine. __________________ 2001 Twilight Blue ZX3 - Volant Intake, FC 65mm TB, SVT Header, RT High Flow Cat, SVTF Borla Exhaust, Koni's 1985 Nimbus Grey Merkur XR4Ti - Work In Progress Tuned By: Bristol Dyno

10-02-2009, 12:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
G-forces Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 2,029	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing That looks great in there! Too bad it doesn't make the car go faster too, lol. When it comes time for me to replace that part, I'm definitely getting one. Nice job HTP! __________________ Stockholm Getaway: Escort Cosworth vs Supra... on YouTube. Don't try this at home. (For some reason I thought this was a Focus the first time I saw it... now I have to find a new Signature.)

10-11-2009, 06:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
zx32nr Rookie Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing i was down at HTP a couple of weeks ago and saw it and it looks great. keep up the good work guys

10-12-2009, 12:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
CharlesWA Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Fall City, WA, USA Posts: 10,292	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing So this means that those of us that pre-ordered last winter should get them sometime soon? __________________ [FJ] STORE GUIDELINES 2000 ZX3 MTX - *powerworks* supercharger, Exedy Hyper Single, Bilstien PSS9 coilovers, SVT brakes front and rear, etc. 2004 Kona Hoss Dee-Lux

10-12-2009, 09:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
rnap_83 Rookie Join Date: May 2008 Location: Marlborough, NH Posts: 34	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing I believe so. Update: I just ran an autocross event with it yesterday and still no leaks. It performed great. Temperature stayed where it normally would with the stock set up. Great job guys! __________________ New to the Foci world and already feeding the addiction: 2000 ZX3 Green Kona Edition

10-15-2009, 01:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
singleparin Rookie Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 20	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing hi guys! anybody knows how much one costs? I just replaced mine with a plastic stock one but would sure like to have this one when the other one breaks again.

10-15-2009, 02:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
Andosfocus Newbie Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 4	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing ill put that on my to purchase list lol __________________ -2000 White ZX3-

10-22-2009, 02:41 PM	#15 (permalink)
TimBrown TEAM Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Winnipeg, MB Posts: 296	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing I almost cried when I saw this.... only weeks after I had to replace my stock unit when it cracked and bled all over the ground... now I'll have to wait until this one gives up the ghost.... That looks flipping sweet, however. Completely worth every penny too. __________________ Doesnt change the fact that they're ugly. Im not the kinda person to overlook the asthetic value of something for its "baller status." - Originally posted by BlkThunder

10-22-2009, 05:20 PM	#16 (permalink)
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 3,192	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing Should have put a small htp logo on the top too. __________________ 03 Zetec ATX E&S TURBO SYSTEMS powered sedan 00 Mustang Gt - Built motor - Soon to be Single turbo 07 Ninja 500R Building 640cc race motor.

10-27-2009, 11:47 PM	#18 (permalink)
pzev04boy Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Round Lake, IL Posts: 3,192	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing It's a beautiful piece. Just would stand out more with the logo on top. When I build up my svt block I'm going to have to pick one up!!! __________________ 03 Zetec ATX E&S TURBO SYSTEMS powered sedan 00 Mustang Gt - Built motor - Soon to be Single turbo 07 Ninja 500R Building 640cc race motor.

10-31-2009, 06:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
JEEPers TEAM Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Paramus, NJ Posts: 416	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing What blemishes are we talking about? Just like slight nicks and scraps? I am thinking of getting one of the blemished ones if its just the nicks and scraps issue.

10-31-2009, 07:42 PM	#21 (permalink)
FordFociSHO Senior TEAM Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Minnesota, Darwin Posts: 1,826	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing Just out of curiosity, what sensor fits for an SVT? Being the SVT uses a push in and this housing is a thread in, I'd imagine that question should be asked.

10-31-2009, 08:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
HTP Designer Premier Sponsor Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: 30 First Street, Bridgewater, Ma 02324 Posts: 1,179	Re: HTPerformace Billet Thermostat Housing We designed a specific thread in adapter in order to use the oem svt sensor __________________ Jason Borden Founder - Head of R&D *HTPerformance Chief Designer* Quality Engineering and Track tested products Have a question? *HTP Designer* on aim. Or email: jason@htperformance.net *Find us on the Forum Here !! HTP RS Build Underway!!*

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