any ideals

LetsGo · 06-02-2004, 03:26 PM

I have a 91 mustang with a 351W, winsor heads, edelbrock 700 carb, shorty headers, 3core radiator, stock water pump and flex fan. the problem that i am having is that the engine bay is extremely hot to the point that everything under the hood heats up. i in search of some ideals that might help me cool the bay area down. let me knowif there is there something i need to change, check or what any help will be greatly appreciated. Ant

RPM427 · 06-02-2004, 11:20 PM

Header wrap, then seal it with some Silicoln exhuast coating made by DEI. That will drastically reduce the underhood temperature.

LetsGo · 06-03-2004, 08:02 AM

Thank you I will give that a try keeping my fingure crossed.

tireburner163 · 06-03-2004, 11:47 AM

1) Make sure that little black lip at the bottom of the front pump cover is still on there.

2) Get a cowl hood

-Josh, aka the tireburner

crazypete · 06-03-2004, 12:59 PM

You could pull the 2 plastic side skirts off the enginebay (one behind the charcoal cannister, the other symetric drivers side). I dont think they particularly serve a purpose and it will allow air to pass sideways out of the enginebay. I second the header coating or even header wrap though I think the fiberglass crap makes it impossible to work around your headers afterward. You might discolor your paint but if you remove that underhood pad, a lot of heat will go up into the hood metal and out into the atmosphere. I removed mine years ago and not a bit of discoloration.

RPM427 · 06-03-2004, 02:56 PM

Those side pieces help to pull air through the radiator

LetsGo · 06-05-2004, 11:43 PM

thank you all for your help i will give it a try and hope for the best. til later keep them running. Ant

Hethj7 · 06-05-2004, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by tireburner163
1) Make sure that little black lip at the bottom of the front pump cover is still on there.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Exactly what I was thinking too. When i removed that piece after painting my front bumper, my car would run extremely hot. I slapped it back on and haven't had a problem since.

Mustang_289 · 06-06-2004, 07:30 AM

1) Make sure that little black lip at the bottom of the front pump cover is still on there.

What little black lip are you guys talking about?

Hethj7 · 06-06-2004, 06:57 PM

It attaches to the underneath side of the front bumper. Some people refer to it as the "curb scraper". It hangs below the bumper probably 3 inches or so. It is an air dam of sorts that apparently helps to cool the car. I will see if I can get a picture of mine and post it.

Hethj7 · 06-06-2004, 07:55 PM

Here is a picture.

tmoss · 06-07-2004, 07:09 AM

Put a Lincooln Mark VIII fan in the car and hook the high speed winding up to this control

www.dccontrol.com

One of the best cooling moves I ever made.

06-02-2004, 03:26 PM	#1
LetsGo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: from St Louis but in Texas Posts: 24	any ideals I have a 91 mustang with a 351W, winsor heads, edelbrock 700 carb, shorty headers, 3core radiator, stock water pump and flex fan. the problem that i am having is that the engine bay is extremely hot to the point that everything under the hood heats up. i in search of some ideals that might help me cool the bay area down. let me knowif there is there something i need to change, check or what any help will be greatly appreciated. Ant __________________ Drive it, like you Stole it!

06-02-2004, 11:20 PM	#2
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Header wrap, then seal it with some Silicoln exhuast coating made by DEI. That will drastically reduce the underhood temperature. __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-03-2004, 08:02 AM	#3
LetsGo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: from St Louis but in Texas Posts: 24	will try Thank you I will give that a try keeping my fingure crossed. __________________ Drive it, like you Stole it!

06-03-2004, 11:47 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	1) Make sure that little black lip at the bottom of the front pump cover is still on there. 2) Get a cowl hood -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

06-03-2004, 12:59 PM	#5
crazypete Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Boston Posts: 592	You could pull the 2 plastic side skirts off the enginebay (one behind the charcoal cannister, the other symetric drivers side). I dont think they particularly serve a purpose and it will allow air to pass sideways out of the enginebay. I second the header coating or even header wrap though I think the fiberglass crap makes it impossible to work around your headers afterward. You might discolor your paint but if you remove that underhood pad, a lot of heat will go up into the hood metal and out into the atmosphere. I removed mine years ago and not a bit of discoloration. __________________ 91 GT Carb conversion, holley 600 double pumper, edelbrock performer intake, FMS "C" drop springs, march 1000 underdrive pullies, crane 1.7 roller rockers, GT-40P headers, bassani x pipe, american thunder catback, FMS 4.56's, msd aL6, trunkmount battery, A/C eliminator kit, 3000 stall tci streetfighter, AOD with transgo kit, A+ servo, 300M hardened lockup shaft, kevlar bands and 28,000 gvw trans cooler, 3 core radiator, 300 lbs stripped with a full interior

06-03-2004, 02:56 PM	#6
RPM427 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Huntington NY Posts: 573	Those side pieces help to pull air through the radiator __________________ -1993 Mustang, 900rwhp 03-04 cobra based 4v swap, full Griggs setup, project underway -1994 Ranger w/ 427cid windsor (daily beater) check it out!

06-05-2004, 11:43 PM	#7
LetsGo Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: from St Louis but in Texas Posts: 24	Thk thank you all for your help i will give it a try and hope for the best. til later keep them running. Ant __________________ Drive it, like you Stole it!

06-06-2004, 07:30 AM	#9
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	1) Make sure that little black lip at the bottom of the front pump cover is still on there. What little black lip are you guys talking about?

06-06-2004, 06:57 PM	#10
Hethj7 Mizzou Tigers Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: weston, MO United States Posts: 1,455	It attaches to the underneath side of the front bumper. Some people refer to it as the "curb scraper". It hangs below the bumper probably 3 inches or so. It is an air dam of sorts that apparently helps to cool the car. I will see if I can get a picture of mine and post it. __________________ 2006 Mustang GT 1990 LX GT-40 motor 262 horsepower, 307ft-lbs (sold but forever loved) 1998 Contour SVT Rice Haters Club Member #244

06-07-2004, 07:09 AM	#12
tmoss Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Saint Louis, MO Posts: 634	Put a Lincooln Mark VIII fan in the car and hook the high speed winding up to this control www.dccontrol.com One of the best cooling moves I ever made. __________________ Tom (Torque) Moss 88Gt 5spd Vert, FLowmaster Catbacks, stock cam advanced 4° @ 108.5° ICL, NMRA prepped GT40P heads 1.85/1.55 valves and 1.7 rockers, MAC P headers Jet-Hot coated, 97 Exlporer intake (ported lower), TB and injectors. 277RWHP/330RWTQ (SAE). http://www.fastlanecars.com/

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