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HMUSN · May 16th, 2008, 09:45 PM

So I bought a 1991 GT a little while ago..

dds 306 kit, forged internals, novi2000@6-8psi and a bunch of bolt ons.. as well as an anderson pms..

.. has a stock cooling system though.
what do you think about future mods pertaining to the cooling system?
any preference?
Here is my short list:
a fluidyne 2 or 3 core
MkViii fan
eddy W/p
180 Mr. Gasket T-stat.

let me know what you think... suggestions are always good.

Iownastang · May 16th, 2008, 10:00 PM

I need damn pics before I say anything

1slo5.0 · May 16th, 2008, 10:28 PM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

So I bought a 1991 GT a little while ago..

dds 306 kit, forged internals, novi2000@6-8psi and a bunch of bolt ons.. as well as an anderson pms..

.. has a stock cooling system though.
what do you think about future mods pertaining to the cooling system?
any preference?
Here is my short list:
a fluidyne 2 or 3 core
MkViii fan
eddy W/p
180 Mr. Gasket T-stat.

let me know what you think... suggestions are always good.

There are alot of good aluminum radiators out there. Fluidyne, Griffin, BeCool, etc. Most aluminum radiators are single row and that is all you need because they transfer heat so good being aluminum. The stock water pump is good. I wouldn't waste money on anything else unless you want to put an electric pump on it. The stock cooling system is pretty good. An electric fan will make it better. I'd wait until you start seeing the temp climb. If it runs cool, stick the money somewhere else.

HMUSN · May 17th, 2008, 08:19 AM

that's the issue. the temp does climb. which is why the car is sitting right now.

I was also thinking if I got the electric fan I would also pick up a 130 amp alternator.
maybe convert to an lx front end..

1slo5.0 · May 17th, 2008, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by HMUSN

that's the issue. the temp does climb. which is why the car is sitting right now.

I was also thinking if I got the electric fan I would also pick up a 130 amp alternator.
maybe convert to an lx front end..

Do a cooling system upgrade then. No need to convert to an LX front end. Just make sure the deflector flap is still attached to the bottom of the radiator support. If its not it will cause over heating issues while on the road no matter what you have for a cooling system.

HMUSN · May 17th, 2008, 09:09 AM

I'll have to take a look for the deflector flap.

I'm new to foxes. lol thanks.

93hatch · May 17th, 2008, 10:16 AM

just put a 165 t stat, thats what my friend did once he got his afr's cuz he was afraid of overheating

Iownastang · May 17th, 2008, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Do a cooling system upgrade then. No need to convert to an LX front end. Just make sure the deflector flap is still attached to the bottom of the radiator support. If its not it will cause over heating issues while on the road no matter what you have for a cooling system.

Do you know where a deflector flap can be found? My car does not have one.

nolife · May 17th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by Iownastang

Do you know where a deflector flap can be found? My car does not have one.

I believe I've seen rubber ones at 50resto, you could rivot on a piece of aluminum down there as well but obviously it would not be as flexible. I think the rivots would break before the core support would bent if you hit something.

HMUSN · May 17th, 2008, 09:03 PM

Just picked up a 4500cfm lincoln markviii fan

Measurements are 18.5 x 22 x 6 and 18" blades

93hatch · May 17th, 2008, 09:23 PM

that looks just like my taurus fan, i have mine on low and i live in az and my car runs a lil cool, i do have a 3 core radiator though

HMUSN · May 17th, 2008, 09:27 PM

I'm working on that next

1BADSTANG · May 17th, 2008, 10:04 PM

Immediately get an MGW short throw shifter.

1BADSTANG · May 17th, 2008, 10:04 PM

you will thank me

HMUSN · May 17th, 2008, 10:05 PM

^

+1

ujslost · May 17th, 2008, 10:46 PM

I hope you enjoy your new fox HMUSN! I know I do.

neverfastenough1 · May 18th, 2008, 12:35 PM

Sounds like you stumbled onto a nice fox, H. Hope you get that temp problem fixed soon.

HMUSN · May 18th, 2008, 12:40 PM

Originally Posted by Iownastang

I need damn pics before I say anything

yea.. she ain't to bad

neverfastenough1 · May 18th, 2008, 12:53 PM

Sweeeettt!

STREET6 · May 18th, 2008, 03:57 PM

Yeah, I'd say get the deflector if it's not there a good electric fan. If that doesn't fix it, get a radiator. Radiators aren't cheap.

May 16th, 2008, 09:45 PM	#1
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	opinions So I bought a 1991 GT a little while ago.. dds 306 kit, forged internals, novi2000@6-8psi and a bunch of bolt ons.. as well as an anderson pms.. .. has a stock cooling system though. what do you think about future mods pertaining to the cooling system? any preference? Here is my short list: a fluidyne 2 or 3 core MkViii fan eddy W/p 180 Mr. Gasket T-stat. let me know what you think... suggestions are always good. __________________

May 17th, 2008, 08:19 AM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	that's the issue. the temp does climb. which is why the car is sitting right now. I was also thinking if I got the electric fan I would also pick up a 130 amp alternator. maybe convert to an lx front end.. __________________

May 17th, 2008, 09:09 AM	#6
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I'll have to take a look for the deflector flap. I'm new to foxes. lol thanks. __________________

May 17th, 2008, 10:16 AM	#7
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	just put a 165 t stat, thats what my friend did once he got his afr's cuz he was afraid of overheating __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 17th, 2008, 09:03 PM	#10
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	It's a start Just picked up a 4500cfm lincoln markviii fan Measurements are 18.5 x 22 x 6 and 18" blades __________________

May 16th, 2008, 10:00 PM	#2
Iownastang I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1987 ford mustang gt well see when shes done Join Date: May 2007 Location: mascot, tn Posts: 5,020 iTrader: 0 reviews	I need damn pics before I say anything

May 17th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#11
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	that looks just like my taurus fan, i have mine on low and i live in az and my car runs a lil cool, i do have a 3 core radiator though __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 17th, 2008, 09:27 PM	#12
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I'm working on that next __________________

May 17th, 2008, 10:04 PM	#13
1BADSTANG Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: long island Posts: 1,515 iTrader: 0 reviews	Immediately get an MGW short throw shifter.

May 17th, 2008, 10:05 PM	#15
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ +1 __________________

May 17th, 2008, 10:46 PM	#16
ujslost MM Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Albertville, AL Posts: 3,920 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	I hope you enjoy your new fox HMUSN! I know I do. __________________ 1986 Mustang GT t-top time piece!

May 18th, 2008, 12:35 PM	#17
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Sounds like you stumbled onto a nice fox, H. Hope you get that temp problem fixed soon. __________________

May 18th, 2008, 12:53 PM	#19
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Sweeeettt! __________________

May 18th, 2008, 03:57 PM	#20
STREET6 Regular 1995 Mustang Coupe 3.8l Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Keizer, Oregon Posts: 146 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yeah, I'd say get the deflector if it's not there a good electric fan. If that doesn't fix it, get a radiator. Radiators aren't cheap. __________________ 1995 Mustang Coupe. 3.8l Auto. Bought for $800 and it shows. Swapping in 5.0l carbed. T5 Tranny. Goal 325HP.

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