[mystk96]

i know the 96 cobras have a cooling issue

when sitting in traffic mine likes to creep higher in the temp range

so i heard i can go with a 03 cobra t-stat what else can i do that wont kill me on price

any kinda fans or what.

what about fans from a 5.4 truck will they fit

all ideas will help

thanks in advance

[98Cobra_sleeper]

make sure your fans are actually coming on. I heard the CCRM (fan control module) actually goes bad. its in your passenger fenderwell. follow your wires that plug into your fan back into your fender. it has a letter like "R" or something on it, and its a box shape module.

[crossfire876]

Originally Posted by mystk96 i know the 96 cobras have a cooling issue when sitting in traffic mine likes to creep higher in the temp range so i heard i can go with a 03 cobra t-stat what else can i do that wont kill me on price any kinda fans or what. what about fans from a 5.4 truck will they fit all ideas will help thanks in advance

I'm pretty sure that stock radiator is adequate, if I'm not mistaken the real black sheep in the whole setup is the A/C condenser. I don't think it allows enough airflow to the radiator. Pretty sure you can pick up the 97-98 cobra condensers and improve things significantly. I'll check that out further to make sure.

You can pay for an all aluminum/bigger steeda radiator, kinda pricey, and it doesn't really help much by itself from the people around here who have done it. Careful with what you buy, because some of those 96' steeda radiators have fitting issues with the 96 cobras even though they say they don't.

Quickest and cheapest help as you've said is a thermostat. I'd pick up a 160* one, which ever manufacturer you choose.

[mystk96]

done deal i appreciate it guys

[96SNAKE]

About how hot does your car get? I've seen mine get to 216*F, what is the normal operating temp for a 96 Cobra? I heard that there was a tsb for 96 cobras put out to correct this problem but I could never find out what exactly was done to correct this problem?

[mystk96]

truthfully idk. running down the interstate the needle runs in the middle but sitting in traffic it likes to creep above the mid point and keep creeping up

[96SNAKE]

Okay thanks man.

[tbird88tbo]

typically if the temp is fine driving, but goes up at a stop, its a fan issue. Check to make sure your fan is coming on at the right temp and also if it does come on note how much air its drawing through the rad. core. Ive seen many fan motors that were on their way out that still come on but dont draw nearly the amount of air they should. Dont be too quick to condem yours though, it should have 2 fan speeds.

If it doesnt come on check for power and ground at the fan connector when it should be on.

[Ryan Paymaster]

My car on hot summer days would get excessively hot on the temperature gauge. I took it to Ford for a coolant flush and fill. They flushed it out twice it was that gross. After that I've never had a problem since.

[mystk96]

Originally Posted by Ryan Paymaster My car on hot summer days would get excessively hot on the temperature gauge. I took it to Ford for a coolant flush and fill. They flushed it out twice it was that gross. After that I've never had a problem since.

how much did this cost you

[97_4V_Sleepa]

Originally Posted by crossfire876 I'm pretty sure that stock radiator is adequate, if I'm not mistaken the real black sheep in the whole setup is the A/C condenser. I don't think it allows enough airflow to the radiator. Pretty sure you can pick up the 97-98 cobra condensers and improve things significantly. I'll check that out further to make sure. You can pay for an all aluminum/bigger steeda radiator, kinda pricey, and it doesn't really help much by itself from the people around here who have done it. Careful with what you buy, because some of those 96' steeda radiators have fitting issues with the 96 cobras even though they say they don't. Quickest and cheapest help as you've said is a thermostat. I'd pick up a 160* one, which ever manufacturer you choose.

I went with a 4 core aluminum radiator, a lower temp t-stat and some better fans. if the controller is burnt out, hook them up to the accessory circuit so that the fans are always on, when the car is on. this will help if you live in a temperate area, however if you live in one of the northern states buy a new fan controller. the stock radiator shuld be alright, I bought mine strictly so that the car would cool faster at the track and save some weight.

[Stephen4036]

well first off, aluminum blocks kinda like to be alittle warm.. yes an 04 T stat is a cheap and decent cooling mod. make sure to drill a 1/8th i believe size hole to allow air through so it will open.

[mystk96]

sooooooooooooooooo wheres the hole suppose to be drilled

[97_4V_Sleepa]

If you get the right T stat you won't have to drill a hole. the one from ford has a check valve in it so the air will bleed out of the system. but it's about 10x more expensive than you want to pay.