Ford Powerstroke Intercooler
9/18/2004
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1986 Regal Grand National
Hardtop, A Few Mods, Soon To Be A Few More
12.44 @ 109.78mph, 1.83 60ft
Spring 04: TE44, 50s, PS Intercooler, Art Carr 9" N/LU, Alky
About...
Powerstroke IC Install w/ Stock Radiator
Hey guys, Ive been getting some parts gathered for my Grand National.
I picked up a Powerstroke IC cheeep and am wanting to do the install in
the next few weeks. However, I got to looking at the stock tranny cooler
lines and was wondering if they will be in the way or cause other problems?
We did a Powerstroke on a local buddys car, and it went in with minimal
problems, however that was with the LT1 1 core aluminum radiator from
Napa. What are your experiences with the stock radiator and a Powerstroke?
I want to make this install as clean and stealthy as possible with the
least amount of clutter and cutting. Is it possible with the stock rad?
Or would I be better off installing the LT1 radiator from Napa......I
have one sitting in my garage just in case. Thanks in advance. Trust me,
this thing'll be perfect once I get her set in there juuuuust right.
PS: the AC lines and condensor have been removed.
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I know there is a bit of cutting. My only fear is the inner fender wells.
But I think I can make it look "factory". Piping is 3"
mandrel bent Napa pieces. I have pics of my buddys, but no hosting sites.
So the trans lines are not a problem? Are they above the inlet of the
powerstroke? What did you do with the lines? Did you use tranny cooler
hose to make it work? Thanks
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Darkside, thanks for the info. Im sure I can make it fit, I guess Im just
not sure which radiator to run. I got a good deal on the aluminum 1 core,
so I guess why not run that? However Id have to delete the oil cooler.
I guess thats not a big deal? Also, I dont feel the need for a blow off
valve. The car has never had one, didnt come with one, so why spend money
on one? Tons of people dont have one, and have no problems.
Larry, picked it up at Midway in North KC, 175 bucks. I got the pipes
from out warehouse at work. I have the part numbers if you need them.
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Yes, oil is the life of any motor. And how many production cars have oil
coolers? Not many to my knowledge. I understand the reason for one, but
for as much as I drive this car, I dont think its that big of a deal.
Id really like to know how much the stock oil cooler really helps. My
guess is not *much*. However, I will obviously look into this. But I dont
want a string of coolers (trans and oil) all over the front of my car.
I change my oil and filter often, and never abuse the car........so wouldnt
this be adequate? Thanks for the replies. Anything else fellas? THANK
YOU
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UPDATE:
Well, this sucker is in there......temporarily mounted for test fits and
such. I think Ive got pretty much everything squared away with the exception
of the upper radiator hose. As you will see in the links below, I am going
to try going straight out from the T-stat to the core support, then across.
However, it looks like it will be a tight fit. We will see. Slowly but
surely it will get finished. Oh yeah, Im going to be making trim plates
out of plastic for the inner fenders so the slots I cut out look factory.
I havent even started that portion yet, but Im getting there.......tell
me what you think............
www.geocities.com/powerstrokegn/
If it doesnt work, try later, its a free website, so it has its limits.
Thanks
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