89 mustang runs hot
05-06-2007, 08:29 AM
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89 mustang runs hot
I have an 89 lx with a 351, just put aluminum heads on and the gaskets are on right. I have a high flow 160 thermostat, electric fan and stock 5.0L rad and water pump, but the car run hot (200-220 range0 after a short bit of driving. Any suggestions?
05-06-2007, 12:04 PM
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Your rad is too small for that motor and t stat....The 160* stat is open all the time forcing the rad to work harder...the 5.0 is undersized for a stock car..LOL
Need to go with an alunimum rad with a proper sized electric fan and a 180* highflow stat will work fine.
Need to go with an alunimum rad with a proper sized electric fan and a 180* highflow stat will work fine.
05-07-2007, 04:41 PM
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I appreciate the suggestions. Big Nick do you have a size and brand of aluminum rad you would suggest. Also how does a hotter thermostat end up cooling the engine better? Any thoughts on a high flow water pump (Edlebrock, Stewart, etc.).
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Shoot me a email @ nicksautomotive@yahoo.com
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