temperature question???

thiagoGT88 · 12-26-2002, 12:36 AM

When I'm driving my car and I get to a heavy traffic, my car all of the sudden goes really hot, but it does not over heat, what can I do to make the engine cooler???

Thanks..

NewAge 5.0 · 12-26-2002, 01:07 AM

do you have factory or aftermarket gages? it makes a diff

Fox Body · 12-26-2002, 01:30 AM

FIrst thing I'd make sure to check is the temperature sending unit to make sure that is straight b4 I went and bought any major thing like a radiator, etc... Start with the easiest/cheapest things first...

thiagoGT88 · 12-26-2002, 02:21 AM

I got factory gages

NewAge 5.0 · 12-26-2002, 02:34 AM

the factory gages are prone to showing inacurate readings.. I bet when you are cruising at low speeds or at idle.. it shows hotter than riding say 55mph.. I bet its because voltage drop to factory gages, My car does it.. I replaced the coolant temp sensor and all.. I took a temp probe and stuck it right to the head and it read 186 degrees water neck read 184 degrees.. so I know my factory gages are JUNK but I like the factory look over the whole gage clusters and pods..

PKRWUD · 12-26-2002, 07:53 AM

The factory gauges do suck, are really shouldn't be relied upon, but your description is typical for a radiator that is becoming restricted. If it's the original radiator, I can assure you that it will run cooler if replaced. Still, you might want to look into some aftermarket gauges for reliable readings.

Take care,
~Chris

saltzstang · 12-26-2002, 10:22 AM

This summer during dyno tunning on my car(Rff Performance ) I found out how efficient my BeCool(single row) aluminum Radiator was compared to other cars with factory radiators. I live in southeast texas; humidity stays very high. I cant stress enough how important it is to keep temps low for performance cars(temp goes up....timming comes out!)

saltzstang · 12-26-2002, 10:24 AM

If you can swing it get yourself a Black Magic fan to boot.....

thiagoGT88 · 12-27-2002, 05:30 AM

Can I try putting abetter thermostat,if the answer is yes, which one should I put it?

12-26-2002, 12:36 AM	#1
thiagoGT88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 23	temperature question??? When I'm driving my car and I get to a heavy traffic, my car all of the sudden goes really hot, but it does not over heat, what can I do to make the engine cooler??? Thanks..

12-26-2002, 01:07 AM	#2
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	do you have factory or aftermarket gages? it makes a diff __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

12-26-2002, 01:30 AM	#3
Fox Body Mustang Maniac Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: GA, U.S.A Posts: 2,266	FIrst thing I'd make sure to check is the temperature sending unit to make sure that is straight b4 I went and bought any major thing like a radiator, etc... Start with the easiest/cheapest things first... __________________ 351W-powered 1979 Ford Mustang Ghia notchback '79 Video @ Idle Stock 5.8L under 4" cowl 'glass hood, C4 w/ Transgo shift kit, Holley 750 cfm, Edelbrock Performer RPM intake; Fluidyne Al radiator, Flexalite 175 electric fan, 1 5/8" MAC shorty headers, FRPP Al driveshaft; S&W 6-point cage; 2.5" Off road H-pipe, 2-chamber Flowmasters, 8.8" Rear w/ 3.55s; Weld wheels (15x6;15x8), Front: 225/60/15, Rear: 275/50/15 Nitto NT 555R Drag Radials; 14 x 4” K&N X-stream air filter. '92 GT (5-speed) Small In Car Video Stock 5.0L, 2-chamber Flowmasters, MAC CAI, Tri-Ax, Al pedals... "Red, thou art my companion. Hasten now your quickened metamorphosis to Green that I may conquer all who dare abide there beside me. May they be left thither behind burnt black." ---Fox Body

12-26-2002, 02:34 AM	#5
NewAge 5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Sanford NC USA Posts: 155	the factory gages are prone to showing inacurate readings.. I bet when you are cruising at low speeds or at idle.. it shows hotter than riding say 55mph.. I bet its because voltage drop to factory gages, My car does it.. I replaced the coolant temp sensor and all.. I took a temp probe and stuck it right to the head and it read 186 degrees water neck read 184 degrees.. so I know my factory gages are JUNK but I like the factory look over the whole gage clusters and pods.. __________________ 88 Hatch 10.60's @ 130 89 Hatch Not as fast but holds its own

12-26-2002, 07:53 AM	#6
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	The factory gauges do suck, are really shouldn't be relied upon, but your description is typical for a radiator that is becoming restricted. If it's the original radiator, I can assure you that it will run cooler if replaced. Still, you might want to look into some aftermarket gauges for reliable readings. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

12-26-2002, 02:21 AM	#4
thiagoGT88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 23	I got factory gages

12-26-2002, 10:22 AM	#7
saltzstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: southeast texas Posts: 90	This summer during dyno tunning on my car(Rff Performance ) I found out how efficient my BeCool(single row) aluminum Radiator was compared to other cars with factory radiators. I live in southeast texas; humidity stays very high. I cant stress enough how important it is to keep temps low for performance cars(temp goes up....timming comes out!) __________________ AFR 1492 heads,Track Heat Intake, d.s.s super pro bullet 331, lakewood bell, king cobra, 3550 ,UPR shifter, aluminum shaft, 4.10, 31-spline, spool,hoosier27x10, moroso ds-2, 175-juice, egt...11.40 on motor spray pass coming.

12-26-2002, 10:24 AM	#8
saltzstang Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: southeast texas Posts: 90	If you can swing it get yourself a Black Magic fan to boot..... __________________ AFR 1492 heads,Track Heat Intake, d.s.s super pro bullet 331, lakewood bell, king cobra, 3550 ,UPR shifter, aluminum shaft, 4.10, 31-spline, spool,hoosier27x10, moroso ds-2, 175-juice, egt...11.40 on motor spray pass coming.

12-27-2002, 05:30 AM	#9
thiagoGT88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: New York Posts: 23	Can I try putting abetter thermostat,if the answer is yes, which one should I put it?

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