Those with a 5.0 and a TC header panel,have you had any overheating issues with the stock engine driven fan?I'm getting ready to get busy on the project car ("Project Pheonix" as my son named it),and I can get a great TC header panel with the inboard lights I would need for $75.00 (probably a little less if I show the cash),and I want to find a little info out before I buy it.Thanks.
Well, I did have a small problem in the summer in bumper to bumper traffic with the a/c on. Not sure if its from the tc header but I'm sure it didn't help. It would never overheat but it did go "2 bars" above my normal temp on the digital dash. I went to a dccontrol-mark8 electric fan combo and all is well now..
i doubt that the 5.0 would overheat b/c i belive that most of the air that cools the engine comes from under the bumper. the best way i could suggest to test it, would be tape up the grill and drive a good 20 miles, around town, down the interstate, back up the interstate, back around the town, and see how she does. but also wait for others with the mod installed.
Tape up the grille...........good idea.I'll try it.I think I'll get the header panel and I have an electric fan in the garage from a Crown Vic police car.I'll keep you guys posted on the progress.thanks a lot for the info.
The TCs use a diverter on the core support to force air upwards so the rad sees it.
Do you mean the black plastic "spoiler" on the front bumper cover? That was the only thing that forced air into the rad on my parts car, but something could easily have been missing.
Anyway, that black plastic spoiler that usually gets ripped off by parking lot barriers is essential with any car using a TC nose. Non-TC cars have the spoiler too (after all, the regular TC grille is very small and wouldn't allow for much cooling by itself). Even with the chrome grille most of the cooling air comes up through the openings in the bottom of the bumper cover.
I have the TC front bumper.It'll be on there,with the little black chin spoiler.Thanks a lot.I'm hoping for great things with this car.
Well i have a TC with a supercharged 5.0L in it and i've had no over heating problems with the stock rad and 180 stat.
The only time my gauge ever goes up is if i'm in traffic with the A/C on and it's 30c outside,it still doesn't overheat but goes hotter than i like(just about 3/4 gauge)otherwise it always stays at 1/4.
Under the TC bumper it's all open with large holes,also has holes along the bottom of the lisc plate bracket area,it all provides for great cooling.
I just bought an aluminum rad but that's to help with the a/c in the summer and the fact that i tow my seadoo's around with it.
Thanks Dominator.I think Friday I'll go get the nose and install it.I may start getting ready for an electric fan install.Can't hurt.
electric fans are prolly the best mod period for any car. coudlnt hurt indeed.
I already have the 3G alternator,so I figure,why not?
i take it non- t/c birds have no electric fans stock?
Nope,engine driven fans and a grille.
sounds like my stang i just bought a set of fans from a Lincoln that im gonna have to rig to fit
I run a 19"x31" dual core aluminum rad with a Ramcharger's dual electric fan (same fan as a 99-2004 Dodge Intrepid) Zero cooling issues on the days it gets hot here in Toronto.
Thanks a lot.I have an electric fan to install.My radiator is stock,but brand new.I hope it works out.
I also run a 19x31" radiator, but use a 14" electric fan and shroud.