Last year summer/fall (2020), I experienced over heating where I found only one of my electric fans was running. I did the KOEO with the jump wire in the diagnostic port under the hood to confirm relays were okay and I was getting voltage to the motor(s). I replaced the one motor and for good measure changed the thermostat to a Stant SuperStat (Stant 45820 SuperStat 192 Degrees Fahrenheit Thermostat) after doing some searching on TurboFord. Here's a link to Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003B1MQHA/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_image?ie=UTF8&psc=1
The car runs well without overheating now. Still gets pretty hot on the highway with the A/C running according to the factory temperature gauge so that leads me to the next step of part collecting. 1. '94-04 Mach 1 Chin Spoiler (plus it looks cool to replace the small chin spoiler on it currently) 2. Scott Rod Fabrication radiator to bumper cover - Awesome customer service btw
There were other plans for this year that got shuffled back. I ordered frame connectors from Global West back in late January with a promise to deliver by the end of February. They missed the shipping date and I had to pester for an update that they missed again with more pestering for another date which, guess what, they missed again without any updates. I pulled the plug on my order. The lack of communication is what made give up on them and I will not order anything from them again.
Decided I will have to have a set made myself which Andrew said isn't too difficult out of pipe. Maybe others have another idea on here?
3. Torque Box Reinforcements 4. AEM Wideband kit 5. Walbro 255 lph pump 6. E6 Manifold - ceramic coated black (no benefit other than easier to assemble ahead of time the next component) 7. T3, water cooled, .48 a/r and a rebuild kit
Oh, and I found a set of '94 SN95 front spindles but that is for the future in a year or two.
I have to admit that I have looked at my 351W sitting on the stand more than a few times and thought why bother with this 2.3......I mean a part of my '79 Bird could live again and torque everywhere....but the handling would not be as good.....
Saving pennies for a FMIC, injectors, and PimpX. I won't wait to install the FMIC, Turbo and etc before the PimpX. I think it should be fine between the fuel pump and adjustable frp.?.
Currently sitting on 215/35r18's (18x9" +30) due to clearance issues with the front coilovers. With the 5 lug swap, properly backspaced wheels will be on the agenda (18x9" +0ish 275/40r18 perhaps?). Regardless, I'm asking what YOU guys like, not what I should get. Do y'all prefer the shorter gearing for the canyon twisties or the longer gearing for the highway cruising? This was the real reason for the poll...
I am happy enough with the 3.55's in my car but at 70 mph I am at 2546 RPM with 235/50R17 tires from my calculator I made.
Online it says your tires are 23.9" in diameter so at 70 mph you should be around 2800 RPM or maybe my spreadsheet needs adjustments. Or you already have 3.75 gears that puts you at 2954 RPM. IMO, I think it would be worth double checking if my spreadsheet concurs with others. If my calculation does maybe you should inspect the rear end in your car to see what is in there?
Beau, hope you & your circle of family have a quick recovery. We have friends who have gotten it a 2nd time with the 2nd time around worst than the first.
I have the Moog CC821 rear coil springs on CHE adjustable lower control arms. The CC821 are progressive springs that are shorter than the stock springs but when combined with the CHE adjustable control arms it raised my rear end 1/4" at the lowest settings. I am happy with the spring rated the progressive use and very happy with the rear control arms. Made it a completely different car to drive compared to my worn out bushings and stock arms........just in case you want to spend more money.
I am not sure the difference in the spring rate between the CC821 and CC823.
Looking at where it broke it must have been cracked for a while from the rust there. I will definitely take a closer look at mine after seeing this. Thanks!
