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Old 09-03-2007   #1 (permalink)
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Default Cobra always overheats even with AC off

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The above link is where I have been receiving some advice on my issue.

I have had overheating problems with this car and have almost tried every thing suggested.

I am running a 180 stat originally a 160 but changed it so it would operate with the computer program to run the fan at the appropriate times.

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http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...reat-site.html

The above link is where I have been receiving some advice on my issue.

I have had overheating problems with this car and have almost tried every thing suggested.

I am running a 180 stat originally a 160 but changed it so it would operate with the computer program to run the fan at the appropriate times.

Current setup

331 Forged Rotating Assembly
FRPP 302 Sportsman Block
ROUSH 200 Heads
ARP Head Stud Kit
Pro-Form Roller Rockers
Roller Lifters
Smog Pump Eliminator Kit
MAC Long Tube Headers
Canton Oil Pan
H Pipe
CompCams 5/16 Hardened Pushrods
ProCharger 15-22 psi w/ D-1SC
Fluidyne 3 Core Radiator
Intercooler
Stock Fan modified Shroud
42lb. BOSCH Fuel Injectors
Dynotune with Custom DiabloSport Chip
80MM Mass Air Sensor Lightning
Stock Rear End Gears
Lowering Springs
Short Throw Shifter
have you checked cap pressure? Any codes? Does it overheat all the time or just an idle?
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It seems to overheat whenever I am not at least going 80 down the highway. In town and stop lights are my worse fear at the moment. The pressure on the cap seems to be good I replaced it and all the hoses. What are your thoughts on an electric water pump?
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have you checked the little weep hole on your water pump? i had problems like you and i replaced the stat with 180, and put all new hoses in and it had an air pocket so you just gotta let it run without the cap and it will pour out some but the cap should be the highest point i know it wasn't on mine so i jacked one side up cus the top radiator hose was holding air. that fixed it but then my radiator was cracked so i bought anew one. hope this helps man
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First welcome! Everytime I start modifying my car, I am always praying in the corner. Because it never fails, when a person starts to mod a car (which you have done) you start opening a can of worms for other problems to develop.

First my 96 cobra almost overheats at the redlight, or interstate. But my tach is running at a constant 3 grand with the 4:10 gears. I am going to put a bigger radiator and more flowing radiator next year. That is the first thing you should have done, is put a bigger radiator. Remember, your radiator is made for a stock engine.

Second, I would put in a switch to run the fans constantly. If you car is running properly, you know not missing, running rich, lean, etc. It is got to be either the hoses, air pocket, water pump or fans.

So I would start with the fans running with a manual switch to see if this helps. Secondly, I would drain the antifreeze, and leave the cap off until it the thermastat opens and add accordingly. Thirdly, I would invest in a bigger or more free flowing radiator.

It kills me when people (like my brother for example), will go spend thousands on a bigger bad ass engine, but will put cheap oil and gas in? Dude, throw that stock radiator and water pump away, because it is not stock anymore!

Put just as much effort as you did in the rebuild of the engine and the overheating problem will get it fixed

Good luck,

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