NEED help...PLEASE

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 01:03 PM

OK the Car runs like a DREAM with the new heads (tfs) till the temp starts to rise to 200, 210 then well i dont know i shut it off before it can get any higher im running 80/20 coolatnt/WATER. there was a 180 theremostat in it but i took itout to see if it helped, it didnt. im putting it watter wetter tonight but i dotn think that will help to this extream since i should be running like 180-190.. im also thinkingabout a new radiator but i would like that to be last on my list...

URGRNT help need....

ohh yeah before i put my MSD box in, the car would shut off at bout 3500 RPM and not recover. put the MSD IN and its all bettter what is the prob????

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 01:04 PM

update to sig....

TFS HEADS, and umm

Radon · 02-21-2002, 01:22 PM

ONLY 20% water?

Skyman · 02-21-2002, 01:26 PM

Get a new radiator, my car was the same.

I had to get a electric fan and a 3 core brass radiator.

I run 90/10 or maybe 95/5 water/coolant, and water wetter, Permacool 16" electric fan, no underdrive on the water pump 180 thermo, and it runs great.

Skyler

2FastLX · 02-21-2002, 01:29 PM

Are your head gaskets installed the correct way? If reversed they block off coolant passages in the heads.

PKRWUD · 02-21-2002, 01:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Skyman
Get a new radiator, my car was the same.

I had to get a electric fan and a 3 core brass radiator.

I run 90/10 or maybe 95/5 water/coolant, and water wetter, Permacool 16" electric fan, no underdrive on the water pump 180 thermo, and it runs great.

Skyler

Print and save this one. It's perfect.

Take care,
-Chris

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 03:50 PM

the car came stock w the electric fan... i just need a new radiator??? i did check the gaskets before the i out the heads on the fit perfect... and the watter is circulating fine just gets real hot.... too hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

306 BLUE GT · 02-21-2002, 08:38 PM

If you still have the stock radiator, get rid of it...get a big aftermarket one...you'll be glad you did. I have an aluminum radiator...edelbrock water pump, 180 degree thermostat, and an electirc fan and never have problems like I did with the stock equipment.

chris91LX · 02-21-2002, 10:33 PM

You can get an Autozone or Pep Boys 3 row radiator for like $100-$120. Cheap insurance for your $1000 heads. Do what Skyman did and you'll be fine, he has a little experience with this stuff.

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 10:38 PM

No parts house carries a better radiator for my year...

02-21-2002, 01:03 PM	#1
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	NEED help...PLEASE OK the Car runs like a DREAM with the new heads (tfs) till the temp starts to rise to 200, 210 then well i dont know i shut it off before it can get any higher im running 80/20 coolatnt/WATER. there was a 180 theremostat in it but i took itout to see if it helped, it didnt. im putting it watter wetter tonight but i dotn think that will help to this extream since i should be running like 180-190.. im also thinkingabout a new radiator but i would like that to be last on my list... URGRNT help need.... ohh yeah before i put my MSD box in, the car would shut off at bout 3500 RPM and not recover. put the MSD IN and its all bettter what is the prob???? __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-21-2002, 01:04 PM	#2
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	update to sig.... TFS HEADS, and umm __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-21-2002, 01:26 PM	#4
Skyman I need 110mph Trap Speed! Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: So, CA Posts: 4,315	Get a new radiator, my car was the same. I had to get a electric fan and a 3 core brass radiator. I run 90/10 or maybe 95/5 water/coolant, and water wetter, Permacool 16" electric fan, no underdrive on the water pump 180 thermo, and it runs great. Skyler __________________ 2001 BMW M3 6spd 12.79@108 RIP ---- 1993 Notch w/ 98 4V 4.6 Fasttt... -1989 Saleen Mustang #406- 12.32@109 -1999 Black Cobra Coupe- JBA Shorties, Bassani Cat-X, Magnaflow 3", Pulleys, 85mm Pro-M, Ported Intake, Soild Rear w/ 4.30s, Tubular Front End, X2C arms, 13lb batt, few others.

02-21-2002, 01:29 PM	#5
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Are your head gaskets installed the correct way? If reversed they block off coolant passages in the heads. __________________ Project: 1988 Coupe - EFI 5.8L Twin Turbo with Victor intake, Canfield heads, F303 cam, March aluminum underdrive pulleys, TKO (or T56 if funds permit), PBR twin piston calipers and 13" rotors up front, 94 Cobra rear calipers and 12" rotors on the rear, 3.73's, Griggs K-member, tubular front control arms, torque arm and panhard bar, polished 99 Cobra wheels. "The GR-40 kit installation is now complete, and the humble Fox-chassis car will now out-corner and out-stop a ZR-1 or a Viper, and support massive horsepower additions with perfect balance." Griggs Racing ICQ# 42269241

02-21-2002, 03:50 PM	#7
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	the car came stock w the electric fan... i just need a new radiator??? i did check the gaskets before the i out the heads on the fit perfect... and the watter is circulating fine just gets real hot.... too hot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-21-2002, 01:22 PM	#3
Radon Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 68	ONLY 20% water?

02-21-2002, 08:38 PM	#8
306 BLUE GT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 15	If you still have the stock radiator, get rid of it...get a big aftermarket one...you'll be glad you did. I have an aluminum radiator...edelbrock water pump, 180 degree thermostat, and an electirc fan and never have problems like I did with the stock equipment. __________________ BMF 306ci 89 GT

02-21-2002, 10:33 PM	#9
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	You can get an Autozone or Pep Boys 3 row radiator for like $100-$120. Cheap insurance for your $1000 heads. Do what Skyman did and you'll be fine, he has a little experience with this stuff. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

02-21-2002, 10:38 PM	#10
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	No parts house carries a better radiator for my year... __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge