Cooling the engine?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 3,494
Likes: 36
From: Livermore Ca
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Re: Cooling the engine? (rtracy)
Since 400 block run hot. This is what I'm doing to keep it cool.
1. Triple core radiator
2. Koolflow water pump
3. 2 External fan in the front
4. Rear stock fan
5. 175-185 Degree thermostat (Not sure yet).
6. Aux switch for the fans
7. New air dam
1. Triple core radiator
2. Koolflow water pump
3. 2 External fan in the front
4. Rear stock fan
5. 175-185 Degree thermostat (Not sure yet).
6. Aux switch for the fans
7. New air dam
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 5,858
Likes: 7
From: Santa Maria CA
Re: Cooling the engine? (Coupe89)
My temps stay 180-200 degrees in town even it the hottest days. Even lower on the freeway. :D :D
I have the following
1. TPIS 170 degree thermostat, with 4 small holes drilled in it.
2. 70/30 coolant to water mixture.
3. Low Temp Fan switch.
4. Stock radiator and water pump.
I have the following
1. TPIS 170 degree thermostat, with 4 small holes drilled in it.
2. 70/30 coolant to water mixture.
3. Low Temp Fan switch.
4. Stock radiator and water pump.
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 54,124
Likes: 30
From: Cincinnati, Oh USA
Re: Cooling the engine? (rtracy)
I have an 87 and the biggest thing that keeps my coolant temps at the stock thermostat (195 F) was the installation of a Stewart water pump when replacement of the stock pump was needed. Also, I keep my radiator clean. Road debris collects on the front and I blast water backwards through the radiator periodically and then flush it out by blasting water around the radiator cap gap.
Race Director
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 17,298
Likes: 33
From: The Top of Utah
Re: Cooling the engine? (rtracy)
Your temps aren't out of line. If you are concerned, pull the radiator, and clean between the rad and AC condenser. These bottom feeders just love to vacuum clean the road and pack the debris in there. Regular cooling system flushes and maintenance, will help keep things in good working order. Do the above and pour in a bottle of "Water Wetter", and you should be all set. Good luck, and...
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 838
Likes: 0
From: Redding CA
Re: Cooling the engine? (CFI-EFI)
[QUOTE]Your temps aren't out of line. If you are concerned, pull the radiator, and clean between the rad and AC condenser. These bottom feeders just love to vacuum clean the road and pack the debris in there. Regular cooling system flushes and maintenance, will help keep things in good working order. Do the above and pour in a bottle of "Water Wetter", and you should be all set.
:iagree: If you have never cleaned between the radiator then it is a must.
:iagree: If you have never cleaned between the radiator then it is a must.
