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Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Tue Jun 07, 2016 8:54 pm
by Viperwolf1
The shroud did help at low speed and idle in the triple digits. I did get some temp creep at high speed in those temps though. At cooler temps the engine runs within a couple degrees of the thermostat temp (193-195). Over 95 degrees would make creep to 203 after 10 miles on the highway at 70 mph. I know it doesn't sound terrible but this is on flat ground. So I did some research and found a replacement explorer radiator that had a 1/2" thicker core. Still 2 rows of tubes but each 1/4" wider. Total cost $118 at Summit. Now I have to wait for it to get hot again so I can put it to the test.
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Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:55 am
by Kinder
If it makes a difference I'll need a part # please.
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Wed Jun 08, 2016 10:34 am
by Viperwolf1
kinder wrote:If it makes a difference I'll need a part # please.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-cu1164
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 5:14 pm
by Rox Crusher
Watching with much interest.
I'm going to put the shroud on mine and see how it does with the summer temps arriving in CO.
I'm thinking I may have to change out my Bronco radiator for your set up, especially if I now have to install air conditioner condenser in front of radiator.
Will be curious about trans temps too as I currently run mine through an auxiliary cooler. Ousted in front of radiator.
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Fri Jun 10, 2016 7:36 pm
by Viperwolf1
I decided to plug some holes around the radiator while I was at it.
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Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 3:13 pm
by Justin
Viperwolf1 wrote:20151202_171945.jpg
One last question about your power steering reservoir. What's the stock hose diameter?
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:09 pm
by Viperwolf1
Justin wrote:Viperwolf1 wrote:20151202_171945.jpg
One last question about your power steering reservoir. What's the stock hose diameter?
3/4" on reservoir, 5/8" on pump.
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:10 pm
by Justin
Sweet, thanks. What pump are you running?
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:18 pm
by Viperwolf1
96 explorer pump
Re: project viperwolfe is starting
Posted: Sun Jun 19, 2016 6:58 pm
by Justin
Much appreciated.