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925five.0
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my stang keeps cool at idle for a while . after when i drive it like 10 mins later the temp is damn near at 200 degrees. i changed the sending unit and coolant temp sensor also. but still having the same problem.
Im currently running an 16" electric fan,frpp a/c delete,160 temp thermostat,new water pump,stock radiator and 50/50 prestone coolant.
my fan is mounted in the engione compartment acting as a pusher i believe. should it be a puller mounted in front of the radiator?
im looking maybe to upgrade my radiator but whats best should i get brass, alum. 2 or 3 row???
my car is mostly stock except for a few bolt ons.
any tips are appreciated
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[ April 21, 2006, 01:53 PM: Message edited by: Hatchback Pony ]
Posts: 559 | From: -925- | Registered: Sep 2003
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silverLX
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For one, get the 160* out and put in a 180* thermostat. I bet your stock radiator is clogged since its most likely original. Also, I would relocate the fan to inside the engine compatment as a puller. I would suggest the Ford Racing Aluminum radiator.
[ April 21, 2006, 01:48 PM: Message edited by: silverLX ]
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925five.0
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i have it mounted in the compartment but switched to a toggle. should i run it when the temp gets near 180 or should i get and adjustable thermostat for the fan?
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Have you checked to see if the fan is turning in the right direction?
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Luke87GT
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If you have the original radiator, it has probably seen better days.
Go get an autozone 3 core radiator.
Also get rid of the 160 and get a 180.
How are you controlling your e-fan? Are you sure it is coming on when it is supposed to?
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925five.0
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i have it on a toggle i turn it on when my gauge reads 180 degrees.
autozone rads are garbage. i wont buy one even with my discount there. im looking for a fluidyne or frpp one.
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Luke87GT
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quote:
Originally posted by Hatchback Pony:
i have it on a toggle i turn it on when my gauge reads 180 degrees.
autozone rads are garbage. i wont buy one even with my discount there. im looking for a fluidyne or frpp one.
a toggle is no way to cool a motor.
My autozone rad has been awesome, as has 5 dozen people's rads on corral.net.
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What fan are you running and what is the CFM rating?
I would start by flushing out your radiator. If that doesn't work then I would either have it rodded out or (better yet) buy an upgraded radiator like a Ford Racing or Summit aluminum.
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925five.0
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its a hayden 16" im trying to see what the cfm rating is though.
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