Fluidyne radiator = awesome

Joe 5.0 · Oct 21, 2005

Got my radiator from Summit last week, its the http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=/egnsearch.asp&N=400076

It fit in 100% perfect, everything lined up. Put next to the stock radiator its at least twice as thick and MUCH higher quality. No plastic, all very nice TIG welds.

I dont have a fan on the car right now (waiting for it in the mail), but it ALREADY runs cooler. On the expressway it barely got to the N when i was cruising, and when flogging it in the city it got to about the O. Remember this is with no fan, so i'm sure it'll be even better after thats in. Now granted its not hot right now (has been like 60-70 last couple days), so we'll see how it performs in the summer heat.

Anyways just wanted to post a early review. I'm going to Gingerman (road course) this coming week, so that will really put it to the test.

Venom351R · Oct 21, 2005

now get a good water temp guage so you can see what your actually running for tems insted of relying on that crappy stock one.

Joe 5.0 · Oct 21, 2005

I know, this winter I'm getting a full compliment of guages. I know my stock guage is decently accurate tho, since a couple times it shut the ac condensor off right when it hit the L, dont ask i was in a bad spot.

Do you know if autometer makes a full replacement speedo cluster for the 94/95?

Swarzkopf · Oct 21, 2005

Nice looking piece!

blksn955.o · Oct 21, 2005

Do you have to buy a new fan?

Joe 5.0 · Oct 22, 2005

No, it has the supports & mounting points for the stock fan, I had to replace mine since the motor went.

Labora · Oct 22, 2005

Did it bolt right in? Or did you have to mess with any brackets? Same for the hoses? Have to make any? What was the cost for it from summit?

Joe 5.0 · Oct 22, 2005

110% bolt-in. Literally took 3 minutes to slide it in, stick the two lower nubs in the rubber grommets, bolt up the 2 upper brackets, then reattach the hoses. I reused all the stock stuff.

Labora · Oct 22, 2005

Sweet

94GTLaserRC · Oct 22, 2005

Theyre cheaper at Mustangs Unlimited.

My only bolt on issue was the chrome upper hose did not match up.
RC

Joe 5.0 · Oct 22, 2005

Yes, but I would rather spend 20 extra bux (remember summit has free shipping) and know for sure i am going to get it within 2 days and they have great cust service. I have a race day at gingerman road course this week, so i needed to have it asap.

Zero Signal · Oct 22, 2005

Damn you and your chrome hose RC! Thanks for the post on the radiator, good to know it's a good fit. It seems like pretty much anyone who has owned one for more than a year says they leak, so who knows

5.0_GT_kid · Oct 22, 2005

Joe 5.0 said:
I know, this winter I'm getting a full compliment of guages. I know my stock guage is decently accurate tho, since a couple times it shut the ac condensor off right when it hit the L, dont ask i was in a bad spot.

Do you know if autometer makes a full replacement speedo cluster for the 94/95?

There is a company called Florida 5.0 that makes those gauge clusters for our cars. Sorry, don't have the website though.

final5-0 · Oct 22, 2005

You Yankee Guys just crack me up with threads like these

Take it from a Texas Boy where it gets a bit hotter than your stompin grounds

If my Fluidyne keeps me nice & cool here .....................

You guys know its gonna do the job for you

Grady

Joe 5.0 · Oct 22, 2005

Actually it was a pretty hot summer here, it was still in the 80's into september which is pretty unheard of. And there was a stretch in July when it was like 90 and higher for a couple weeks straight. The difference is that 90* here is like 100 in texas since the state is surrounded by laeks its always humid in the summer, whereas texas is like a desert, nice & dry.

But yeah, you guys still have harsher temps so if the Fluidyne works for you it'll work for me.

final5-0 · Oct 22, 2005

Joe 5.0 said:
Actually it was a pretty hot summer here, it was still in the 80's into september which is pretty unheard of. And there was a stretch in July when it was like 90 and higher for a couple weeks straight. The difference is that 90* here is like 100 in texas since the state is surrounded by laeks its always humid in the summer, whereas texas is like a desert, nice & dry.

But yeah, you guys still have harsher temps so if the Fluidyne works for you it'll work for me.

Just funnin with ya a bit

The Fulidyne is a nice upgrade for sure.

No muss ... No

Grady

Joe 5.0 · Nov 3, 2005

Just thought i'd throw in a couple pics and let you guys know that at the road course my car never got above the O in normal. Thats unheard of for my car, as its literally 20 mins of 4k-redline WOT driving.

Without fan

With fan

a50sn95 · Nov 3, 2005

Summit will price match if you can show them. Use:http://www.countyradiator.com/fluidyne/ford.html
335 is the lowest I've seen.
I've had them do it a couple of times. That, and their Reno store is overnight to me AND no tax!

95cobradude · Nov 4, 2005

i put the fluidyne in my 95 cobra with a 180 t stat and it runs at or just below 180 and it bolts in under 5 minutes. great radiator.

Fluidyne radiator = awesome

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