What Temp. is out of warmup mode?

08-31-2001, 08:14 AM

I had to replace the radiator so I went with the larger 2 1/2 inch dia. aluminum and dropped to a 180* thermo. and added a so called better flex fan. Now my truck runs around the that line before the "N" or a little higher, but not usually even getting to the N. Is this bad, should I put the 193* back in or for like the track is this low temp. good. At what temp. does the com. get out warm up mode (where it runs rich) I did'nt notice any power gain at all, if anything maybe a little sloppier actually. Could that be my problem?

08-31-2001, 08:41 AM

Hardcore

this is a good ? i was going to post the same thing my truck runs in the same spot my water pump went out and the radiator blew up and i had ford replace it all under wantt.right before it went out and now all i smell is a very rich mixture comming out of the Ex. and i also have 180* t-stat with the stock fan with a brand new fan clutch on it well if anyone can help with this it would be a big help need to get rid of that fuel smell of un-burnt fuel plus my milage has droped off alot

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Bobby
95 Lightning Red #233
14.65 @90 MPH
New mods coming soon hunting the 12 sec. zone
Born on 01\03\95
86 Mustang Coupe 351c
93 Convertible
NLOC #500
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08-31-2001, 09:53 AM

According to the computer the switchover point is an ECT temp of 140 degrees. I tried a 160 degree t-stat for a while and that was definitely too cold, but I didn't have any problems with a 180 degree piece.

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Later!
Jeff S.
Lightning #74 in '95 - 11.92@115.2-lotsa mods
Lightning #582 in '00 - 13.36@101.75- Swanson chip
1993 Probe GT - daily driver
1973 Datsun 240Z - project car
Drive 'em like ya stole 'em!

08-31-2001, 10:00 AM

Yeah a 180 is fine...

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Thanks,
Raymond
Performance Specialties
01 Cobra
95 Lightning (lots O' mods faster than the Cobra)

08-31-2001, 10:43 AM

You might want to replace the temp sender for the computer. It is the sender in the tower that goes to the heater core.. ( 2 terminal plug ) I think they are only 10-15 bucks…

DogMan

08-31-2001, 12:11 PM

Where Y'at HardCore, You might want to try raising the temp to see if thats what is causing the problem. Try a piece of cardboard in front of the rad. That should add a little heat & move your temp up. If its still rich after the gauge moves up, your problem could be somewhere else.
Hey Bobby, You're just too cool for La.
Later.

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Abby Normal
'92 F-150 302
Ford Performance Association Member
49 Cubes short of a full load!

08-31-2001, 10:39 PM

You probably have other problems. 180 should be OK. Check vacuum line to fuel bypass and also all other vacuum lines in cluster in back of throttle body. If nothing else works spray a little nitrous and get some use out of the extra fuel. HA HA.

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30lbs 150hp NOS
superchip
transkit
MSD
K&N
#3983 94 White Lightning, runs 13.95 dial Summit Brackets on street tires with bed cover

08-31-2001, 11:40 PM

I'm in P.a., say nitrous sounds good, anbody know where I can get a N2O hookup free! Not this year, the new trans burnt all my money resourses. I'm going to put the 193* back in tomorrow and run it for a little while. Just to see, I doubt it will make any difference but it's an easy enough changover! Keep conversing on the subject and I'll post back with my dicoveries!!!!

08-31-2001, 08:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
HardCore Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	What Temp. is out of warmup mode? I had to replace the radiator so I went with the larger 2 1/2 inch dia. aluminum and dropped to a 180* thermo. and added a so called better flex fan. Now my truck runs around the that line before the "N" or a little higher, but not usually even getting to the N. Is this bad, should I put the 193* back in or for like the track is this low temp. good. At what temp. does the com. get out warm up mode (where it runs rich) I did'nt notice any power gain at all, if anything maybe a little sloppier actually. Could that be my problem?

08-31-2001, 10:39 PM	#7 (permalink)
white lightning Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	You probably have other problems. 180 should be OK. Check vacuum line to fuel bypass and also all other vacuum lines in cluster in back of throttle body. If nothing else works spray a little nitrous and get some use out of the extra fuel. HA HA. ------------------ 30lbs 150hp NOS superchip transkit MSD K&N #3983 94 White Lightning, runs 13.95 dial Summit Brackets on street tires with bed cover

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08-31-2001, 08:41 AM	#2 (permalink)
Blue Oval Forever Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Hardcore this is a good ? i was going to post the same thing my truck runs in the same spot my water pump went out and the radiator blew up and i had ford replace it all under wantt.right before it went out and now all i smell is a very rich mixture comming out of the Ex. and i also have 180* t-stat with the stock fan with a brand new fan clutch on it well if anyone can help with this it would be a big help need to get rid of that fuel smell of un-burnt fuel plus my milage has droped off alot ------------------ Bobby 95 Lightning Red #233 14.65 @90 MPH New mods coming soon hunting the 12 sec. zone Born on 01\03\95 86 Mustang Coupe 351c 93 Convertible NLOC #500 Ford Performance Association Member http://members.aol.com/rjdruhan/FPA/fpa.htm

08-31-2001, 09:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
FMOS Racing Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	According to the computer the switchover point is an ECT temp of 140 degrees. I tried a 160 degree t-stat for a while and that was definitely too cold, but I didn't have any problems with a 180 degree piece. ------------------ Later! Jeff S. Lightning #74 in '95 - 11.92@115.2-lotsa mods Lightning #582 in '00 - 13.36@101.75- Swanson chip 1993 Probe GT - daily driver 1973 Datsun 240Z - project car Drive 'em like ya stole 'em!

08-31-2001, 10:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Raymond_B Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Yeah a 180 is fine... ------------------ Thanks, Raymond Performance Specialties 01 Cobra 95 Lightning (lots O' mods faster than the Cobra)

08-31-2001, 10:43 AM	#5 (permalink)
dogman Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	You might want to replace the temp sender for the computer. It is the sender in the tower that goes to the heater core.. ( 2 terminal plug ) I think they are only 10-15 bucks… DogMan

08-31-2001, 12:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
Abby Normal Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	Where Y'at HardCore, You might want to try raising the temp to see if thats what is causing the problem. Try a piece of cardboard in front of the rad. That should add a little heat & move your temp up. If its still rich after the gauge moves up, your problem could be somewhere else. Hey Bobby, You're just too cool for La. Later. ------------------ Abby Normal '92 F-150 302 Ford Performance Association Member 49 Cubes short of a full load!

08-31-2001, 11:40 PM	#8 (permalink)
HardCore Guest Posts: n/a View this user's gallery iTrader: / %	I'm in P.a., say nitrous sounds good, anbody know where I can get a N2O hookup free! Not this year, the new trans burnt all my money resourses. I'm going to put the 193* back in tomorrow and run it for a little while. Just to see, I doubt it will make any difference but it's an easy enough changover! Keep conversing on the subject and I'll post back with my dicoveries!!!!