2013 GT500 Stock Coolant Reservoir Capacity

[MrUnsubtleNinja]

Anyone have any clue if /how much they increased the coolant capacity from the 2012? I was thinking of getting a Roush Heat Exchanger Coolant Tank but want to know if they increased it to an amount that would make it not worth it.

Mustang Heat Exchanger Coolant Tank (2010-2013)

 

[IcebourgGT500]

Its the same as the 2011/2012. The Rousch is a larger capacity.

 

[Superfly99]

I think he is asking about overall system capacity. Since the HE is larger than any of the previous years, you would think system capacity has increased. With the tank the same as previous models, you would also assume that capacity isn't really all that much more. Check your manual, it should list coolant capacities, then compare that to the previous models. I had the capacities saved on my computer for previous models, but laptop crashed and no longer have the info.

 

[0mineralgrey3]

The aftermarket coolant tanks do not fit the 2013. The suction outlet is in a different location on our cars. I know they are working on the quick fix. Can't believe they don't have one out by now.

 

[Van@RevanRacing]

The aftermarket coolant tanks do not fit the 2013. The suction outlet is in a different location on our cars. I know they are working on the quick fix. Can't believe they don't have one out by now.

This is correct. There are aftermarket reservoirs already in the works.

 

[SRT8tech]

Has anyone noticed when you jump the HE pump relay the flow isnt anywhere near what the 2011-12's are? When we were doing some dyno runs on a 2013 we noticed that the coolant in the HE tank was barely moving. In the 2011-12's its almost like a washing machine and moving fast. I guess its a weird setup in the 13's. The hoses sure have different routing to them. Along with more hoses......

 

[MrUnsubtleNinja]

Icebourg was right just wanted to know about the coolant tank.

 

[Chuck@Evolution]

Has anyone noticed when you jump the HE pump relay the flow isnt anywhere near what the 2011-12's are? When we were doing some dyno runs on a 2013 we noticed that the coolant in the HE tank was barely moving. In the 2011-12's its almost like a washing machine and moving fast. I guess its a weird setup in the 13's. The hoses sure have different routing to them. Along with more hoses......

If you are referring to the flow through the resevoir, then yes it is much slower. Not only is there a restrictor in the return to the resevoir, there is also a bypass that returns the majority of the return from the intercooler directly to the pump.

The pump for the 2013 was significantly upgraded from previous years, going from about 3 gallons per minute for 07-12, to about 7 gallons per minute on the 13. You may not see it flowing, but the new intercooler system on the 13 is moving some fluid.

 

[SRT8tech]

If you are referring to the flow through the resevoir, then yes it is much slower. Not only is there a restrictor in the return to the resevoir, there is also a bypass that returns the majority of the return from the intercooler directly to the pump.

The pump for the 2013 was significantly upgraded from previous years, going from about 3 gallons per minute for 07-12, to about 7 gallons per minute on the 13. You may not see it flowing, but the new intercooler system on the 13 is moving some fluid.

Yeah, thats what I thought. I saw the bypass hose around the resevoir.

 

[br549]

Any update on a tank that fits the '13?

 

[GOTSVT?]

Stay tuned.......

 

[Eviltwins344]

At a recent show I was told that someone was coming out with what appeared to be a single piece tank to replace both the coolant reservoir and inter-cooler reservoir. He indicated that it would be a dual tank in construction with only the appearance of being one piece. If this is true I think it would clean up the front of the engine compartment quite a bit. Especially if it was in polished aluminum or anodized colors.

 

[br549]

It's called The Tank but doesn't fit the '12 or '13. Write ur congressman to keep the pressure on the suppliers. There is a previous item where someone did a homemade fix.

 

[Eviltwins344]

It's called The Tank but doesn't fit the '12 or '13. Write ur congressman to keep the pressure on the suppliers. There is a previous item where someone did a homemade fix.

It sounds like a nice item, he said it wasn't available yet which mirrors what you're saying. I'm patient......kinda.

 

[GOTSVT?]

I will be test fitting within the next 2 weeks
Will look similiar to our previous tank.
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[br549]

Great! Keep us posted

 

[mixxer]

Nice

 

[C0bra99]

What's the price?