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Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Those with a 5.0 and a TC header panel,have you had any overheating issues with the stock engine driven fan?I'm getting ready to get busy on the project car ("Project Pheonix" as my son named it),and I can get a great TC header panel with the inboard lights I would need for $75.00 (probably a little less if I show the cash),and I want to find a little info out before I buy it.Thanks.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #1 –
Well, I did have a small problem in the summer in bumper to bumper traffic with the a/c on. Not sure if its from the tc header but I'm sure it didn't help. It would never overheat but it did go "2 bars" above my normal temp on the digital dash. I went to a dccontrol-mark8 electric fan combo and all is well now..
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Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #2 –
i doubt that the 5.0 would overheat b/c i belive that most of the air that cools the engine comes from under the bumper.  the best way i could suggest to test it, would be tape up the grill and drive a good 20 miles, around town, down the interstate, back up the interstate, back around the town, and see how she does.  but also wait for others with the mod installed.

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #3 –
Tape up the grille...........good idea.I'll try it.I think I'll get the header panel and I have an electric fan in the garage from a Crown Vic police car.I'll keep you guys posted on the progress.thanks a lot for the info.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #4 –
The TCs use a diverter on the core support to force air upwards so the rad sees it.
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Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Chuck W;125332
The TCs use a diverter on the core support to force air upwards so the rad sees it.

Do you mean the black plastic "spoiler" on the front bumper cover? That was the only thing that forced air into the rad on my parts car, but something could easily have been missing.

Anyway, that black plastic spoiler that usually gets ripped off by parking lot barriers is essential with any car using a TC nose. Non-TC cars have the spoiler too (after all, the regular TC grille is very small and wouldn't allow for much cooling by itself). Even with the chrome grille most of the cooling air comes up through the openings in the bottom of the bumper cover.
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1988 5.0 Thunderbird :birdsmily: SOLD SEPT 11 2010: TC front clip/hood ♣ Body & paint completed Oct 2007 ♣ 3.55 TC rear end and front brakes ♣ TC interior ♣ CHE rear control arms (adjustable lowers) ♣ 2001 Bullitt springs ♣ Energy suspension poly busings ♣ Kenne Brown subframe connectors ♣ CWE engine mounts ♣ Thundercat sequential turn signals ♣ Explorer overhead console (temp/compass display) ♣ 2.25" off-road dual exhaust ♣ T-5 transmission swap completed Jan 2009 ♣

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #6 –
I have the TC front bumper.It'll be on there,with the little black chin spoiler.Thanks a lot.I'm hoping for great things with this car.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #7 –
Well i have a TC with a supercharged 5.0L in it and i've had no over heating problems with the stock rad and 180 stat.
The only time my gauge ever goes up is if i'm in traffic with the A/C on and it's 30c outside,it still doesn't overheat but goes hotter than i like(just about 3/4 gauge)otherwise it always stays at 1/4.
Under the TC bumper it's all open with large holes,also has holes along the bottom of the lisc plate bracket area,it all provides for great cooling.
I just bought an aluminum rad but that's to help with the a/c in the summer and the fact that i tow my seadoo's around with it.

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #8 –
Thanks Dominator.I think Friday I'll go get the nose and install it.I may start getting ready for an electric fan install.Can't hurt.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #9 –
electric fans are prolly the best mod period for any car.  coudlnt hurt indeed.

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #10 –
I already have the 3G alternator,so I figure,why not?
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #11 –
i take it non- t/c birds have no electric fans stock?
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #12 –
Nope,engine driven fans and a grille.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #13 –
sounds like my stang i just bought a set of fans from a Lincoln that im gonna have to rig to fit
RIP 1988 and 1990 Lincoln Mark VII LSC
I welcomed the dark side and currently am driving a 2000 Dodge Durango SLT plus, with a 5.9, Code named project "Night Runner"
Shes black on black, fully loaded, with headers, 180 tstat, e fan, straight exhaust into a cherry bomb vortex ler, full tune up, ported intake and T/B, MSD coil, and round aircleaner.
Mods to come: Fully rebuilt and heavily modded 46RE, and a richmond rachet locker.
my $300 beater ;)
R.I.P Kayleigh Raposa 12/18/90 - 2/24/07

Overheating with a TC nose and 5.0 ???

Reply #14 –
I run a 19"x31" dual core aluminum rad with a Ramcharger's dual electric fan (same fan as a 99-2004 Dodge Intrepid) Zero cooling issues on the days it gets hot here in Toronto.