chris01 Member 3 Member For: 12y 2m 21d Posted 06/02/13 04:59 AM Share Posted 06/02/13 04:59 AM Hey guys I am a first time owner of a xr6t, I was just wondering what sized radiator should be in it. I have been told by friends that it should be a v8 radiator, because from what I can see it's from a v6. And I have noticed that the temp gage runs just over half way,, is this normal,,, any help would be grateful Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Donating Members 773 Member For: 14y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: Mt Gambier, SA Posted 06/02/13 05:06 AM Share Posted 06/02/13 05:06 AM Several issues. You need new friends as they dont know what they are talking about, no V6 engines in the Falcon, and yes, it is running a bit high.Mine runs at about half between 1/4, and 1/2 on the guage, unless its super hot traffic driving.Go to a radiator specialist, and maybe get it flushed, unless you can do that yourself. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/#findComment-1359320 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 06/02/13 06:05 AM Share Posted 06/02/13 06:05 AM My BFII always sat on half no matter what was going on. Only after thermostat change and fan trigger threshold were changed does it now sit at a little over 1/4.+1 on "v6" radiator. Must be from a commodore... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/#findComment-1359346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johno Donating Members 773 Member For: 14y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: Mt Gambier, SA Posted 06/02/13 09:11 AM Share Posted 06/02/13 09:11 AM Steve, you are correct, I am forgetting I have changed to a cooler thermostat. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/#findComment-1359455 Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotrana Member 2,586 Member For: 22y 25d Gender: Male Posted 06/02/13 01:44 PM Share Posted 06/02/13 01:44 PM On 06/02/2013 at 4:59 AM, chris01 said: Hey guys I am a first time owner of a xr6t, I was just wondering what sized radiator should be in it. I have been told by friends that it should be a v8 radiator, because from what I can see it's from a v6. And I have noticed that the temp gage runs just over half way,, is this normal,,, any help would be gratefulYeh, I was wondering the same thing Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/#findComment-1359588 Share on other sites More sharing options...
discostig Manual mode ________________________ All day, erryday Donating Members 13,798 Member For: 17y 4m 30d Gender: Male Location: Probably above atmospheric pressure Posted 06/02/13 02:13 PM Share Posted 06/02/13 02:13 PM Yeah new thermostat was done as part of my tune by XFT. Haven't even seen the thing! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/83890-radiator/#findComment-1359595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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