I am installing a clutch this weekend. I was just wondering if the cooling mod deal is necessary if I have a 2004. any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
-Dave
-Dave
cooling mod question
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ok. Thanks for the reply :beer:
That helps a TON. Thanks!
-Dave
-Dave
Dam postban you have a lot of tech write-ups! How long did it take you to do that?
Predator03
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When you do the cooling mod.
I suggest chunking the plastic "T" you get and purchase an aluminum(metal) one.
It will crack with intense heat and pressure through time.
If you don't think I'm right....you roll the dice and take the chances.
The OEM Ford part(don't remember name) that installs after you pop out the freeze plug.......when you install it, it has one hole to securely screw in the part in place.
When you look at the lip that slides under the bracket against the head( I think it holds a wiring harness or something) you'll see you can move to fit another hole where you can screw it down. Just drill another guiding hole threw the OEM Ford part, lip, so that you can have it screwed in on both the left and right side. It will secure it down better and prevent any possible mishaps or rattling in the future.
It's hard to explain, sorry. But print this out and in the process you'll see what I mean.
The cooling mod does work.
I do notice that when my pluggs are f^cked the 7th and 8th piston plugs are always better looking than the rest.
I suggest chunking the plastic "T" you get and purchase an aluminum(metal) one.
It will crack with intense heat and pressure through time.
If you don't think I'm right....you roll the dice and take the chances.
The OEM Ford part(don't remember name) that installs after you pop out the freeze plug.......when you install it, it has one hole to securely screw in the part in place.
When you look at the lip that slides under the bracket against the head( I think it holds a wiring harness or something) you'll see you can move to fit another hole where you can screw it down. Just drill another guiding hole threw the OEM Ford part, lip, so that you can have it screwed in on both the left and right side. It will secure it down better and prevent any possible mishaps or rattling in the future.
It's hard to explain, sorry. But print this out and in the process you'll see what I mean.
The cooling mod does work.
I do notice that when my pluggs are f^cked the 7th and 8th piston plugs are always better looking than the rest.
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Predator03 said:
The guys are talking about the LDC Chicago cooling mod. Our "T" is TIG welded metal and part of the passenger head fitting.
I just added Postban's directions to my bookmarks. Very informative and useful info. BTW, there is a bolt you can remove just under the freezeplug that helps avoid the downpour of antifreeze.
Predator03
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DAMN!!!!!!!!
I wish you were around when I did my cooling mod.
That looks much better than the MD MotorSport(Apten) one.
I will definately recommend this product.
I had to piece and fabricate mine.
I wish you were around when I did my cooling mod.
That looks much better than the MD MotorSport(Apten) one.
I will definately recommend this product.
I had to piece and fabricate mine.
Where can we get the LDC cooling mod> I'm going to be doing a clutch soon and might as well get this out of the way as well.
op:Thanks again for all the replies guys. I was reading the posts on the LDC Chicago mod and that is the one I am going to go with. Are the ford parts still out of stock though? If they are then I will just wait to do this. I am doing my clutch this weekend, but have another weekend free in a month or so to drop the transmission again to do this.
I'm sorry to say that we are still waiting for fittings from Ford. It's sort of a back handed compliment because we have sold so many kits that we ran Ford out of fittings but I really want to get the fittings and start building kits again. The last word I have has the fittings hopefully coming in a week or two. As soon as we get the fittings, we will start building kits and I will post letting you guys know that the kits are available again.
Edit- Here's our original thread with ordering info... http://67.15.62.79/forums/showthread.php?t=165799&highlight=ldc+chicago+cooling+mod
Edit- Here's our original thread with ordering info... http://67.15.62.79/forums/showthread.php?t=165799&highlight=ldc+chicago+cooling+mod
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So um as I don't see this addressed. I know it for the 03-04 cobras but would it work on a 99 cobra?
I'm really anal about overheating and I live in Florida and I beat on my car and......lets just say I'm anal about overheating.
Thanks,
Matt
I'm really anal about overheating and I live in Florida and I beat on my car and......lets just say I'm anal about overheating.
Thanks,
Matt
VirtualSVT said:
Matt
The LDC kit was designed for the 03/04 SC engines. I have not personally done an install on a 99/01 N/A engine, but i would be willing to do any modifications to the existing kit at no charge to you if you encountered any problems with the install..........................Lyle
I can't imagine it being any different. I will do some research and then I will contact you. I am very interested and will be in contact.
Thanks for your offer Lyle.
Matt
Thanks for your offer Lyle.
Matt
dun4791 said:
Thanks Lyle,
Now you'll have me bending pipes that look like pretzels.
And just after I got the new bender dialed in.
J/K
We will be glad to accommodate you if we possibly can.
Dana
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