Best BRAND of thermostat?

[agm2003]

1--Is there a Best Brand of thermostat? Stant or Failsafe or ????

2--I can't find one in town with a "jiggle vent" like was on there--is it necessary? Will it work just as well to drill a small hole in new thermostat in same location?

Thanks

[Zembonez]

Sometimes buying a good old Toyota brand t-stat from the dealer is the best way to insure quality. I've been surprised how good some of the prices are... generally no more than 25% over aftermarket.

[agm2003]

If only that were true here. About 300% more here. Was just wondering if it could really be worth the difference.

[Zembonez]

WOW... for 300% I would be looking elsewhere also! We run Stant in out hotrods if that helps. They seem to work fine

[atobe]

300% ? no way how much do they want for it ? i bought on at the dealer with a gasket for 27$..... but anyways i'd trust stant also