engine temps??

[Jrcmutang]

I have a 302 set up with 70mm, 160 degree thermo, stock radiator and fan on a 95 cobra. Question is, how hot is it supposed to get?? I am seeing temps around 205? I recently added a electric auto meter gauge, but my stock temp gauge in the cluster never got above the "O"?? I know stock cluster gauges are crap, but is this a normal occurrence? Or should I ditch the termo and run a restrict in the water neck?

[mustang8998]

Can you tell if the fan clutch is engaging?

Have you checked the thermostat?

Does water circulate, when the thermostat is open?

[Jrcmutang]

It has an electric fan, it will idle at 150-160, goes to 205 when cruising. Both hoses feel about the same temps

[slow86fiveoh]

My buddy has a twin turbo fox that has a be cool radiator and dual spal electric fans in a aluminum shroud and his car runs a constant 200 or more but his 5" thick intercooler keeps it from getting any fresh cool air

[JIMS SVT]

I had the same issue when I first built my turbo car. Would stay around 205-210. Give it any gas or make a small pull and it would skyrocket. Tried everything. Finally took the thermostat out and had the fan come on at 180. Car always ran right around 180-185 after that even after making passes.

[Jrcmutang]

Thats my issue, I have the trans cooler and I have about a 5" thick intercooler. As far as removing the thermostat, did you do a lot of street duty with yours Jim? How would make the fan come on at 180? take it back to the tuner?

[JIMS SVT]

I drove it all the time when the weather wasnt bad. To and from work and sometimes to and from the track. Just took a little bit to warm up when it was chilly out. Yea your tuner can adjust your fan settings.

[Jrcmutang]

COOL, THANKS

[Rich]

I had the same issue when I first built my turbo car. Would stay around 205-210. Give it any gas or make a small pull and it would skyrocket. Tried everything. Finally took the thermostat out and had the fan come on at 180. Car always ran right around 180-185 after that even after making passes.


Any idea what causes the almost immediate increase in temp? Mine sort of did this until I put a much larger radiator in it.

[JIMS SVT]

I did a much larger radiator,rerouted coolant lines,moved the trans cooler. All kinds of things. Nothing changed till.I took the thermostat out and changed the fan settings.

[Jrcmutang]

im glad to see im not the only one that has encountered this. Im thinking about buying a much bigger radiator, since mine sees more street than strip.