Science Abuse Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I was blasted in the face by 200deg coolant this weekend, the Cougar is telling me something. (liquid tan is BS, but liquid sunburn does work!) I ran at Putnam Park for 2 days and boiled the cooland multiple times. At pace, I never saw less than 210deg. I'm looking fo a radiator to replace the OEM copper that's in the car. Granted, anything will be better than that, but I'm looking for the best bang/buck ratio. I'd like to drop things 10-20deg if possible without adding 8 gallons of coolant. What kind of drop can be expected from a dimensionally identical aluminum radiator? What are the economical options for going beyond OEM dimensions? Other mods will follow, looking ar louvering the hood, or otherwise direction air out the top-rear of the engine bay. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 I have an aftermarket griffin radiator the 3 inch thick one and noticed no difference in temp difference...... My buddy has a carbed foxbody with a brand new frpp bigger radiator the one that looks stock and his car runs 190 max... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Something I've considered doing is; setting a smoke bomb in front of the radiator and running the fan. If the smoke doesn't come pouring out somewhere, then I have an airflow issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88lx5oh Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Jegs sells there own aluminum radiator, they have alot of sizes for custom applications. also look into a better fan setup. lower T Stat drill holes in the front bumper for more airflow like you said heat extractors in the hood run engine ice http://engineice.com/ or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 run engine ice http://engineice.com/ or something similarCool, but forbidden. We're allowed only water, they don't want anything slick or tough to clean up. The Jegs radiator is one of the first I'd considered. If it's primarily an aiflow problem, I may just get that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 Cool, but forbidden. We're allowed only water, they don't want anything slick or tough to clean up. The Jegs radiator is one of the first I'd considered. If it's primarily an aiflow problem, I may just get that one. I think BeCool was making the Jegs radiators if I'm not mistaken. It's a nice set up. Are you regulated on fans, or additives in the radiator? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponyjr1647545514 Posted October 13, 2008 Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 you might want to check out something called WaterWetter. i know that it is allowed in motorcycle racing but am unsure. it is not a antifreeze. its made by redline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 13, 2008 No limits on fans, and I've god a wicked one. Water wetter is a grey area, most won't allow it. No one really checks, but if they need to clean anything special up, you get fined. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stimmel1647545512 Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 I have my car all taken apart and I loked throug my recipts and I actully have the Jegs brand 5.0 radiator it came in a jegs box but has griffin stickers on it and A griffen tag and stuff came with it, you can come took a look at it if you want Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 i stuffed a jegs 31x19 2 row in mine. more area for cooling low temp stat(160) and water wetter work wonders too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92dropgt Posted October 14, 2008 Report Share Posted October 14, 2008 who uses thermostats? I KEED I KEED lol... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Anyone know the dimensions of an 03 Cobra Radiator? I've got a line on one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 special hose will be needed and the tank as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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