So here's yet another overheating thread...my 73 Cougar is running hotter than I would like. I live in Reno, NV (desert climate), and when driving for much longer than 20-30min I usually see my coolant temperatures hit 230*. Ambient temp is about 100*. I know - perhaps my standards are too high. The problem is I can't run air conditioning as the coolant temp goes even higher. Note that on cooler days (<80*) I hang round 195* coolant temp.
I am running the following:
351C - 0.030" overbore
180* high flow thermostat
Thermostat restrictor plate (from WCCC)
Flowkooler water pump
Factory 4 core brass/copper radiator
Flex-a-lite Black magic extreme 3000 cfm electric fan
180 amp alternator (ford 3g from pa-performance) - so power isn't an issue.
Straight water and water wetter
Properly 'burped'
I realize that others are seeing normal temps with stock cooling systems - however apparently climate my overbore are contributing to running hotter.
So I would like the impossible (hopefully not) - to be able to run my A/C in 100* weather in stop and go traffic and see my temps not rise much above 200* (hopefully less). Is this wishful thinking, or is this possible?
I think the only route left is an aluminum radiator - and maybe even more powerful fans - but not sure what I can upgrade to. Recommendations?
I am running the following:
351C - 0.030" overbore
180* high flow thermostat
Thermostat restrictor plate (from WCCC)
Flowkooler water pump
Factory 4 core brass/copper radiator
Flex-a-lite Black magic extreme 3000 cfm electric fan
180 amp alternator (ford 3g from pa-performance) - so power isn't an issue.
Straight water and water wetter
Properly 'burped'
I realize that others are seeing normal temps with stock cooling systems - however apparently climate my overbore are contributing to running hotter.
So I would like the impossible (hopefully not) - to be able to run my A/C in 100* weather in stop and go traffic and see my temps not rise much above 200* (hopefully less). Is this wishful thinking, or is this possible?
I think the only route left is an aluminum radiator - and maybe even more powerful fans - but not sure what I can upgrade to. Recommendations?