Overheating Issues, Perplexed

[elmariachi]

Hi Dave,

In my case, an oil cooler will not apply in this situation because my oil is not overheating and I need to keep the temp up to where its presently running at 210-220*F for performance and wear reasons common to these engines. I agree about the limited room in the engine compartment. Fortunately with many of these cars, the radiator is slanted back at the top, so the fan actually discharges down around the oil pan and on the ground beneath the car. But coupled with headers and a cast iron block and heads, its hotter'n hell in there. My new fan JUST arrived this evening and it fits my radiator perfectly. I am confident this Taurus fan will do the trick, based on the fact that my existing 3600 cfm puller, along with the old 2100 cfm pusher laid in front, kept it idling at 197*F. That's without a shroud.