Death Valley Run?

[koozy]

Anyone interested in doing a Death Valley Run in the blistering heat this summer, all in a day (~12hrs.)? Good opportunity to test out your cooling system in ~120deg F +.

 

[TyphoonFiST]

When?

 

[Clint Beastwood]

reading active topics... "overheating thread... overheating thread... death valley run?" lol

 

[KyleS]

Just bought a Mishimoto oil cooler so I am set! Koozy - were you able to install yours without removing the bumper? May need your wisdom for the install.

 

[koozy]

Just bought a Mishimoto oil cooler so I am set! Koozy - were you able to install yours without removing the bumper? May need your wisdom for the install.

FWIW, I no longer have the oil cooler. I found there was no need after installing the Mishimoto Radiator and now with the Motorcraft 180 Thermostat. Be careful where you route and how the stainless lines rest against other components. Several people had the line wear through the AC line and cause Freon to leak out. The protective wrap they supply eventually wears through. To prevent chaffing best to wire tie the line to the part so they are stuck together.

But to answer your question, I did not take the bumper off. You can see photos of my install and some comments after my experience over here. https://www.fiestastforum.com/threads/koozys-st.5536/page-6#post-121072

 

[KyleS]

FWIW, I no longer have the oil cooler. I found there was no need after installing the Mishimoto Radiator and now with the Motorcraft 180 Thermostat. Be careful where you route and how the stainless lines rest against other components. Several people had the line wear through the AC line and cause Freon to leak out. The protective wrap they supply eventually wears through. To prevent chaffing best to wire tie the line to the part so they are stuck together.

Thanks for the advice. I will definitely get some protective wrap and make sure everything is secured in place.

 

[Dpro]

I won”t be running Death Valley but I was planning on a run out the 15 to Utah for Octane Academy.