My 2000 5.4l Eddie Bauer 4x4

[ExplorerTom]

I'll keep this updated.

I don't do a whole lot of low speed 4wheeling, but if the fans are working, they should provide more cfm of air flow through the radiator than the mechanical fan at low speed.

And as far as water, the efans can be turned completely off (I didn't wire in a switch, but I could pull the main fuse for the fans). Can't do that with a mechanical fan.

 

[98eb5.4]

going down this road so looked into it & gonna start another thread for 1st gen tranny temps options

my 98 runs a 4R100, looks like most folks go this way with a sender
http://www.dieselmanor.com/diy/PSD3-gauge/image15.htm

thread size 1/8-27
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/205530-trans-temp-sensor-placement.html#post1357921

this thread for 97 f350 sez the built in sensor is in the solenoid pack
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/...nsmission-fluid-temp-sender.html#post16306409

forscan works with that here
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/...nsmission-fluid-temp-sender.html#post16306466

in the above link, dude got Torque Pro working on a 96

here's the argument for taking temps from the tranny pan
https://www.rme4x4.com/threads/stuper-duty-tranny-4r100-temp-gauge-install.46604/post-441152

new thread here for additional info/discussion
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/tranny-temp-options.36670/

I'm going to also run an Autometer trans temp gauge on the cooler exit line. I don't have that wired up just yet.



I spent a small fortune in plumbing adapters. But the 6.0 cooler has larger nipples than the Expedition lines.


I'll update with my observations.

Edit:
This is the upgraded Hayden cooler that replaced the factory cooler:

 

[justKen]

Watching this/ thanks for the heads up, ExplorerTom.

I'd also like to add that I really enjoyed your recent photos of the Ouray area. We haven't been for a few years, and the last trip was in the old LR Discovery. We're putting consideration as to where we may go camp in the next month or so before the weather starts to turn, but I doubt that back to Ouray/ Silverton will make it into the final selection.

 

[ExplorerTom]

Ouray is quite the haul down there. There are plenty of great places to camp between here and there. I'm probably going to hit up the South Park area this weekend. There's a meteor shower going on.

 

[ExplorerTom]

I haven't filled up, but I've got 278 miles on the tank. The DTE lie-o-meter says I have 154 miles to go still. The gas gauge indicates 3/8 of a tank remaining. Now the DTE has occasionally said I can get over 400 miles on a tank- but it's usually like 410 miles, and that's only initially. I've almost drained the tank and its still expecting me to get 430 miles. Truth will come will I fill up.

Well I filled up. The results weren't as good as I thought they were going to be. 14.4 MPG. Which is pretty good, but I've done as good or better with the mechanical fan. But I'll keep keeping track of all fill ups and see the long term effects. My latest 10 fillup average is 13.2 and my overall (193 fill ups) is 13.0.

However, I still wouldn't go back to the old fan. The throttle response is so much better now. The butt dyno says there is definite increased get-up-and-go. AC performance is greatly improved. Haven't found a downside yet (other than initial cost).

 

[ChrisOIFdoc]

The butt dyno is all that matters

 

[justKen]

Well I filled up. The results weren't as good as I thought they were going to be. 14.4 MPG. Which is pretty good, but I've done as good or better with the mechanical fan. But I'll keep keeping track of all fill ups and see the long term effects. My latest 10 fillup average is 13.2 and my overall (193 fill ups) is 13.0.

However, I still wouldn't go back to the old fan. The throttle response is so much better now. The butt dyno says there is definite increased get-up-and-go. AC performance is greatly improved. Haven't found a downside yet (other than initial cost).

Last year we spent a few days NW of Woodland Park, and ran a number of the trails that extend down beyond Divide, a majority of it in the burn off.

We would really like to relocate out near Ouray/ Silverton, or even Durango, but we have a son with Autism that is just settling in well with new therapies, so we'll likely remain here in the 'Springs for the next year or so at least.

The butt dyno is all that matters

Agreed - less drag on an aging engine is never a bad thing, and it has to translate to a positive when on the trail. Improved mileage or not, my primary interest is cooling while at low speed

/K

 

[ediddily]

Well, finally got the Mishimoto all aluminum radiator installed today. It was on back order for about a month. I probably added a gallon of coolant over the course of that month as it slowly leaked out.

Install was fairly straightforward. I did need to trim the fan shroud some, but it was fairly minor.

Quality piece for sure.




It's no bigger than the radiator that was in there.


Hopefully this one won't leak. If it does, it has a lifetime warranty. And I'm keeping the old one for awhile. Just 'cuz.

Is this Mushimoto part# MMRAD-MUS-05 (https://www.mishimoto.com/ford-mustang-aluminum-radiator-performance-05.html) for the mustang? according to ford fiche, the 8005 radiator is used for expeditions and mustangs.
I have a 2007 XLT, basic, nothing fancy, just have a pinhole in the plastic that can't keep pressure and have to drive with loose overflow cap.

 

[aeorn]

Oh wow.

This is what I used:

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/121997646683

So far so good, and I wish I had bought it earlier.

Tom - Disregard the below. I just didn't make it far enough in your thread! Just now got to the cooler install.

Thanks again.

...

Hey guys, where are you mounting these trans coolers? Are you putting fans on them? I just discovered my trans was replaced by the first owner, and I'm thinking it might be related to poor cooling. We're both in southern California and do long road trips.

Also - where do you put the temp sensor?

Any insight would be sweet.

FYI I'm looking at this ($100) and the Diesel one mentioned ($300).

Cheers

 

[aeorn]

Got an alignment today to correct the front end after cranking the torsion bars to their max to compliment the Supreme Suspension coil spacers in the back.

Pics to come later.

I'm liking the ride. The Expedition before felt more like my mom's Cadillac than a truck. Now with the factory keys maxed out, it rides stiffer- and I like it.

Hey Tom - can I do this same simple lift if I have the stock air suspension?