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Idahome
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What is "running hot?" mean? 205-215 water temp?
The Gen 1 (84-92) v6 radiators are simply too small to properly cool a V8 with air conditioning and big tires in hot temps
Solution: better fans, full shroud, move more air through that thing
OR
Larger custom radiator, open up the holes in your core support, custom mounts, etc
A ford "NASCAR" radiator can fit nicely with some chop/cut/weld, these can be found on Jegs, Summit, Speedway, etc
You can expect to see 215 degrees, if it does not go over this amount then you are actually well within normal operating temps
If it climbs to like 220+ with no signs of stopping then we have a problem.......... at 230 I pull over and shut it off
FYI I am no fan of electric fans on these setups, they simply do not move enough air
(of course there are exceptions!!!)
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