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*SlipNslide281*
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in my 2001 s281 SC. and is there anything I could put in my intercooler to run cooler. In this hot weather it says my car is running at 130degrees.
Posts: 1817 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Dec 2001
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Mike
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Ive always used Castrol Fully Synthetic. In an article in MMFF,the dynoed 5 more horses after switching to this type. Not sure if it will help your cooling problem. ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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Posts: 411 | From: Fremont,CA US | Registered: Nov 2000
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Bullitt3905
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i use mobil one synthetic, the only thing is you can't switch back to regular oil if you go with synthetic, it WILL damage your engine. I noticed that my engine runs a lot smoother with mobil 1 synthetic, haven't checked what temperature it runs at though.
for you intercooler, they just came out with something to keep it even cooler but i can't remember what it was, check this month's mm&ff and 5.0 mustang, it's in there.
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2001 Mustang Bullitt #3905
SR springs, koni orange, steeda sts, magnaflows, 18" Bullitt wheels, grille delete, chin spoiler, 03 cf hood, JLT sri
Posts: 1067 | From: citrus heights, CA | Registered: Feb 2002
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Bullitt3905
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one other thing, go with red line sythentic oil, it's the best thing for your engine, i've had more people then i can't count recommend that for me, mainly mechanics. i'm switching over to that next oil change.
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2001 Mustang Bullitt #3905
SR springs, koni orange, steeda sts, magnaflows, 18" Bullitt wheels, grille delete, chin spoiler, 03 cf hood, JLT sri
Posts: 1067 | From: citrus heights, CA | Registered: Feb 2002
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JoeT
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on a power adder car, viscosity is your friend. I wouldn't go thin if I were you. (like those crazy ow-30 types)
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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*SlipNslide281*
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oh well I just got back from my oil change and I put 5/20 ridline synthetic. I hope thats a good choice. expensive though.
Thanks Wildstang
[ May 30, 2002, 01:32 PM: Message edited by: SlipNslide281 ]
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Bullitt3905
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yeah, the 20 weight is gonna heat ur engine up faster, so a 30 weight would probably be good, takes the engine longer to heat up.
i'm going with redline next oil change, the cool part about it being synthetic is you don't have to change it as often, which will average it out to the reg. oil.
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2001 Mustang Bullitt #3905
SR springs, koni orange, steeda sts, magnaflows, 18" Bullitt wheels, grille delete, chin spoiler, 03 cf hood, JLT sri
Posts: 1067 | From: citrus heights, CA | Registered: Feb 2002
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*SlipNslide281*
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The guys at the Lube place said that all 5/20 is synthetic. So I guess its all good. I'm thinking of and oil cooler, I have seen them on the web. Do you think it would be a good investment?
Posts: 1817 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Dec 2001
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Wolfie351
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Originally posted by shade-tree:
on a power adder car, viscosity is your friend. I wouldn't go thin if I were you. (like those crazy ow-30 types)
Never heard that before, can you explain?
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1985 Mustang GT: 351W, Griggs, Baer, etc etc
Posts: 1214 | From: South Bay | Registered: Dec 2001
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Stimson
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Originally posted by SlipNslide281:
in my 2001 s281 SC. and is there anything I could put in my intercooler to run cooler. In this hot weather it says my car is running at 130degrees.
Just run what Ford/Saleen recomends. Ford doesn't want to pay for an engine swap any time soon and they built it so of course they know what oil is best for it. I've had good luck with regular Mobil oil. I'm sure other brands work just as well. When I replaced my valve cover gaskets at 198K miles, I didn't notice any sludge build up what so ever. I think changing the oil often is more important than what kind or brand you use.
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DennisG
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Saleen recommends 5w-50 syn. in their 99-00 blower cars. That's what I've used since 500 miles, which is also what Saleen recommends.
I believe Saleen changed the oil weight for 2001, though. You should be fine with your 5-20.
I've heard some guys using water wetter in their intercoolers. Not sure of the results. 130 degrees on the intercooler temp is about average. I've seen 150+ on 100 degree days. The car runs like crap when its that hot outside, very sluggish.
[ May 30, 2002, 07:48 PM: Message edited by: DennisG ]
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Posts: 387 | From: Manteca, Ca | Registered: Feb 2001
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roseville5oh
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AMSoil, thats all i'm gonna say
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'91 blue/gray GT -SOLD :(
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Posts: 369 | From: Roseville | Registered: Aug 2001
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93PONY
Mr. Valve Events
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Originally posted by roseville5oh:
AMSoil, thats all i'm gonna say
AMSoil here too! I'll never go back. It's the same price as all those others ~$5 a qt.
Castrol is NOT a fully synthetic oil. It is a petrolium that is sytheticly refined. Mobil One is no longer fully synthetic either. They had (& lost) a lawsuit with Castrol about their mis-advertising....so now, Mobil synthetically refines their petrolium to keep competitive.
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Posts: 4265 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000
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5.0Brian
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Where could I find AMSoil?
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Posts: 561 | From: Antioch, CA | Registered: May 2001
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93PONY
Mr. Valve Events
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Originally posted by 5.0Brian:
Where could I find AMSoil?
www.amsoil.com
You can order direct, or find a dealer near you. In Sac, Tognoties carries it.
I also use their oil filter. $10, but it's got sythetic media. Mobil One is also an excellent filter...$10 as well.
Amsoil is a low-foaming oil, which helps drain-back in power-adders.
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Posts: 4265 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000
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Stimson
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Apex also stocks amsoil locally if you want to go that route. If your 5.O has a lot of miles on it though, your valve cover gaskets and rear main seal probably won't like the synthetic oil much (translation: leaks).
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*SlipNslide281*
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Thanks guys for all the input, I hella appreciate it. You guys are the shit.
For the Redline Water-wetter, I think it's good to put it into your radiator and intercooler. It I read it's good for your cylinder heads. anyway here is the artical. what do you guys think?
http://www.redlineoil.com/redlineoil/wwti.htm
[ May 31, 2002, 07:37 AM: Message edited by: SlipNslide281 ]
Posts: 1817 | From: Santa Clara | Registered: Dec 2001
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93PONY
Mr. Valve Events
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Water wetter is cool, but it doesn't really make much of a difference unless you put in 3-4 bottles. Even then, it's really ment for cars that are on the edge of needing a better cooling system.
Although, the corrosion resistant properties are nice.
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Posts: 4265 | From: Fair Oaks, CA | Registered: Nov 2000
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