I've read (and searched a bit) for a fix or a kit that allows for more even cylinder cooling on our motors. I heard something about this a while back... can't remember the exact specifications... I think it involves tapping a freeze plug on the driver's side bank? I'm very interested in this, as even cooling alows for better tuning, etc. I'm quite supprised that this wouldn't be a #1 priority for mod motor owners. Do the motor rebuilders machiene the rebuilt block's water passages to compensate for this, too?

Any information to share on this subject would be appreciated!

 

Actually that's a fix for the 03 Cobras, because they have a screwed up cooling setup and the one head doesn't get the same cooling as the other head, which has led to issues on some cars.

I don't think the 2V has anything related to that problem. Not that I've ever heard or run across at least.

 

wydopnthrtl in da house... Got a specific problem I can help with?

Rich

 

the fitting the mustang owners use do not fit the L, not enough firewall clearance. i just drilled and tapped my manifold on the driver's side and tee'd it in with the pass side.

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i can show it too you at the next halo meet also.

 

There is enough clearance if you drill the cup plugs and weld in a steel ½" compression fitting. Then use copper tubing ½" and form it against the head and hide it behind the intake. Its should look like a small arch when your done. From the passenger side use a 90* brass fitting to run the ½" tubing over to the driver side head. At the driver side head use a ½" brass "T" The bottom of the "T" connects the driver side head to the passenger side head. At the passenger side head from the un used side of the "T" using a tubing bender run the tubing down the block keeping in mind the motor mount and oil cooler. Drill and tap a hole in the oil cooler just behind where the lower radiator hose connects to it. Use a ½" pipe tap and a ½" brass fitting. Now I added a ½" small ball valve to meter the amount of flow.

Some friends of mine that run 03 cobras use this on there Cobra's.

Peace,

Suavy

 

so is this something whenever i buy a motor that i should do before i get it in since im down in the heat of the south?

 

I don't know I just had some people I know who have done it so I felt it couldn't hurt. So far so good.

Peace,

 

I drilled and tapped the intake manifold so it matched the current heater hose outlet, but on the drivers side. Does n't seem to be causing any problems with mine. Truck seems to hold the temperature a little better now.