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Hey everyone, its been a while since i last posted here. But I have a question! My car is like always over heating, I was wondering if there were performance radiators for the Focus (possibly hector would know) that fit the tours? How about those TFAL fans? The electric ones. Any help on this will be greatly appreciated. Becuase admit it, we all need better cooling. 
Orange City, FL 1995 Contour GL, Zetec, 5spd., Otto Racing Bomb Racing Muffler, V-Racing Aluminum Wing, PCP Intake w/ Adapter, Spinner Hubcaps (yes, really.) Hopefully, new rims soon!
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is your car in the red??? or just close to it?
my guess is change your water pump I bet you are on your original... and change your thermostat... to a lower temp one mine stays nice and cool now...
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
is your car in the red??? or just close to it?
my guess is change your water pump I bet you are on your original... and change your thermostat... to a lower temp one mine stays nice and cool now...
What he said.  The only performance radiator for the Focus is the Fluidyne race radiator. Runs about $500. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
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Make sure your radiator cooling fans are operating properly. This seems to be a common problem.
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joe, do u have the 160 or 180 thermostat? ........ and i don't think my low speed fan comes on 
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I have the 180 the 160 will cause a CEL when it kicks on unless you know how to reprogram the computer to adjust for that low of a temp.
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Originally posted by ZetecRacing:
I have the 180 the 160 will cause a CEL when it kicks on unless you know how to reprogram the computer to adjust for that low of a temp.
Or have Superchips program for it  Cuz I got the 160
Also, add a bottle of "Redline Water Wetter" or "Royal Purple Purple Ice".
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Thanks! I will have to look into the Fluidyne one with the combination of TFAL electric fans (MORE POWER, at least thats what they say). It would cost a pretty penny. Oh well, what doesn't?? 
Orange City, FL 1995 Contour GL, Zetec, 5spd., Otto Racing Bomb Racing Muffler, V-Racing Aluminum Wing, PCP Intake w/ Adapter, Spinner Hubcaps (yes, really.) Hopefully, new rims soon!
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Originally posted by RaceboyFl:
Thanks! I will have to look into the Fluidyne one with the combination of TFAL electric fans (MORE POWER, at least thats what they say). It would cost a pretty penny. Oh well, what doesn't??
It will be a big pain to take out the radiator. Trust me. didn't want to but had to.
Hector
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2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
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