Anyone running the Volvo FMIC/Ranger Rad on their Turbo Coupe? Air issues maybe?

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Anyone running the Volvo FMIC/Ranger Rad on their Turbo Coupe? Air issues maybe?

August 06, 2014, 01:25:23 PM

So I grabbed a explorer radiator which is the same size as the ranger one. I pulled out my condensor and all the A/C stuff. I keep in my stock thermostat and was able to use my stock hoses. I used a 16" ebay universal fan which is wired to my pimp to kick on at 195F. I "Believe" its setup to pull and it feels like its pulling towards to the engine when it kicks on. Its obviously mounted on the radiator.

Now I used to never go over 195-200 on the highway with my stock rad/fan setup. Now since the change over im getting it up to almost 210F on the highway. I am missing the lower air dam but that wasnt on even with the old setup. Im trying to figure out what it could be. Im missing a air dam and lost my little radiator shroud that was molded to the stock setup. Anyone have any ideas??

I dont know how im going to mount a air with the way it was mauled off from the previous owner..

And there is a noticeable air gap around the sides of the radiator now since its smaller..any ideas guys??

Anyone running the Volvo FMIC/Ranger Rad on their Turbo Coupe? Air issues maybe?

Reply #1 – August 06, 2014, 04:33:03 PM

If you want to use an explorer radiator, grab one from a 4.0 SOHC or 5.0 explorer, same mounts and endtanks, but thicker core.

Heres a pic where you can see how thick it is:

Anyone running the Volvo FMIC/Ranger Rad on their Turbo Coupe? Air issues maybe?

Reply #2 – August 06, 2014, 07:04:46 PM

Running a TC engine above 195 is not something i would do. I am doing a build on Bruiser and will post the cooling system i run. Never allow a coupe to run past 195 MAX. You can adjust the PIMP for an earlier fan on and off time. And a single fan is not something i would do either on that car. Also running a 195* stat is a NO NO on a coupe. The max i use is a 180 and normally run a 160* stat 99% of the time. Is the radiator new or used. It is a little small if memory serves me. You need a 2 row to accomplish a safety margin. The Volvo inter-cooler is a bad fit on a stock upper. You definitely need the valance have a great day guys.