Great vid, very informative. Will be doing my radiator in my 14 gt/cs, now it's just a decision of what brand to buy. There's orange coolant in it now with 22k miles, is this the factory stuff? Do I have to stay with orange coolant?
Our engine took 8 quarts. The owners' manual says 8.5 is needed. Realistically, it's going to vary, especially if you like to run the oil level on the low side of the tolerance to minimize crank windage.
@@Mustang-Geek yes I know the standard 5.0 is 8 qt and the boss was 8.5, the only difference was the oiler cooler. I bought your book btw. It’s a great read👍🏼
This chart should help: www.motorcraft.com/content/dam/ford-motorcraft/en_us/motorcraft_global/products/lubricants/quick_reference_charts/antifreeze_coolants_english.pdf
I use the factory electric fan. I don't have the factory radiator any more to measure, but the Boss 302S radiator is about 1" thicker than the stock radiator.
Fluidyne has some great all aluminum American made radiators for our cars too, both manual and autos if for some reason you do not like the extra bulk of the Ford Performance options.
Sorry, I didn't check that. It's difficult to measure, as a lot of coolant is left in the engine, etc. It would vary, regardless. I'd buy an extra gallon of coolant just to be safe.
@@Mustang-Geek Rocking the 3.7 V6 right now, intend on flipping that around with a 7.3 Godzilla so I’m getting all my peripherals up to spec before I drop in the big guy. Appreciate your hard work! It means a lot
Ford Cobra Jet. Because the radiator is thicker, I had to trim one of the ears off of something because the radiator fan sat further back with the thicker radiator. Not a big deal, but maybe this is what you're experiencing?
@@Mustang-Geek I have the boss intake, and I just had to remove all the sound frequency chambers in order to fit. The top mounting tabs needed to be relocated as well. I was expecting a better factory fitment then what I just went through. Might need to get after market Cai to really resolve. Trying not to lose the red key tune
Subbed. I'm started to disassemble the stock radiator and along the way discovered that there is a trans cooler in between ac condenser and radiator itself. Those trans lines are in the way of taking the radiator out. You got any manuals or references on how I can do it in a safe manner without flushing the trans fluid and/or destroying anything?
Good question. I'm not sure the FL500S filter will fit. The FL820 is much larger diameter than the FL500S filter. To me, it just makes sense to buy a few FL820S filters for future oil changes. They're $15, so it's not like they're expensive.
Not to be sarcastic but did you actually note a difference in engine and radiator temps? If so how much in comparison to the stock stuff?
Because there is a thermostat, the only time this cooling package matters is on the track. But, that's the point.
Cold air duct I wish come out so easy its struggling to take that parts out......
Agreed. The struggle is real!
Great walk-through. Quick question on the old radiator there is a 3rd set of clips that has a long screw to. Not sure what to use to remove it
Not exactly sure what you're referring to. Is there a time on the video that shows it?
Great vid, very informative. Will be doing my radiator in my 14 gt/cs, now it's just a decision of what brand to buy. There's orange coolant in it now with 22k miles, is this the factory stuff? Do I have to stay with orange coolant?
performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-8005-MGT
Stay with the factory color coolant...even if you "flush!"
Does that under fin work on a 13 automatic ? To cool the trans ?
Unlikely. I think your trans may already have a cooler...?
Did you have to disconnect the A/C condenser lines, or modify them in any way?
No, not at all!
I thought you had to use 8.5 quarts of oil now that you installed the boss oil cooler
Our engine took 8 quarts. The owners' manual says 8.5 is needed. Realistically, it's going to vary, especially if you like to run the oil level on the low side of the tolerance to minimize crank windage.
@@Mustang-Geek yes I know the standard 5.0 is 8 qt and the boss was 8.5, the only difference was the oiler cooler. I bought your book btw. It’s a great read👍🏼
@@BritAcrossThePond Thanks!!!
Hey why did you guys have pink radiator fluid? I also had pink in mine, same year. Is it water and water wetter or actually pink coolant?
This chart should help: www.motorcraft.com/content/dam/ford-motorcraft/en_us/motorcraft_global/products/lubricants/quick_reference_charts/antifreeze_coolants_english.pdf
do you have gt500 electric fan set up when you installed this radiator? and how much this radiator thicker than OEM?
I use the factory electric fan. I don't have the factory radiator any more to measure, but the Boss 302S radiator is about 1" thicker than the stock radiator.
@@Mustang-Geek thank you
is your mustang an automatic transmission? mine is an auto. would like to know if the FR500S aluminum radiator fits to it
No, my Mustang has a manual trans, but the FR500S radiator looks has provisions to mount the auto trans cooler.
Fluidyne has some great all aluminum American made radiators for our cars too, both manual and autos if for some reason you do not like the extra bulk of the Ford Performance options.
Did you installed this radiator in your mustang ?
I’m planning to get one like this one and mine automatic transmission
How much additional coolant did this require after install?
Sorry, I didn't check that. It's difficult to measure, as a lot of coolant is left in the engine, etc. It would vary, regardless. I'd buy an extra gallon of coolant just to be safe.
@@Mustang-Geek Thanks man. Will be using this video and your book for my install. Great read, bought it right after buying my 2012 GT
@@remz857 Glad you like the book! For those not familiar, here's a short promo video: ruclips.net/video/Y0ir3KnfVBs/видео.html
Doing this within the month!
You won't be disappointed! Pretty straightforward install!
@@Mustang-Geek Rocking the 3.7 V6 right now, intend on flipping that around with a 7.3 Godzilla so I’m getting all my peripherals up to spec before I drop in the big guy. Appreciate your hard work! It means a lot
@@OCtheGyou're such a liar lol I know you didn't do this, no mechanic would allow you to do a non-cost effective build like that.
@@Greatest_Scott You go to a mechanic? That must suck. Pick up a wrench lol
What intake are you using? I've got a boss 302 but now the intake doesn't fit
Ford Cobra Jet. Because the radiator is thicker, I had to trim one of the ears off of something because the radiator fan sat further back with the thicker radiator. Not a big deal, but maybe this is what you're experiencing?
@@Mustang-Geek I have the boss intake, and I just had to remove all the sound frequency chambers in order to fit. The top mounting tabs needed to be relocated as well. I was expecting a better factory fitment then what I just went through. Might need to get after market Cai to really resolve. Trying not to lose the red key tune
@@timothyzipfel398 Understood. Unfortunately, a thicker radiator is gong to move things around a bit.
Do you make a better radiator for the s550?
I'd suggest this one: kennybrown.com/collections/cooling-s550/products/mustang-triple-pass-aluminum-radiator?variant=14181997445181
Where to buy it online
performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-8200-MBR
performanceparts.ford.com/part/M-6642-MB
kohrmotorsports.com/product/2005-2014-mustang-gt-aluminum-radiator/
Thank you a lot
@@zhestyrzzz9687 No sweat! Please like, subscribe, and share this video!
Subbed. I'm started to disassemble the stock radiator and along the way discovered that there is a trans cooler in between ac condenser and radiator itself. Those trans lines are in the way of taking the radiator out. You got any manuals or references on how I can do it in a safe manner without flushing the trans fluid and/or destroying anything?
@@zhestyrzzz9687 Is this an automatic trans car?
Do you have to use the that oil filter or can you stick with using an fl-500S or an equivalent variant
Good question. I'm not sure the FL500S filter will fit. The FL820 is much larger diameter than the FL500S filter. To me, it just makes sense to buy a few FL820S filters for future oil changes. They're $15, so it's not like they're expensive.