green87

and by the way it does seem like the fan shroud is helping, it seems to be running (stock gauge) around 220? just above half way on the gauge. thanks guys

vertigyn

220 is acceptable - I believe that is the factory operating temp.

As for your exhaust, try this:
Loosen all the bolts on the system and jack the exhaust up with a floor jack as high as it will go
Arrange everything the way you like it
Tighten the bolts
Remove the jack

This should help make the system hang higher. It's how I do my exhaust system to keep it above or equal to the subframe height off the ground (my car is VERY low to the ground).

green87

thanks doing that today

stockerstang

errr, with your exhaust problem, maybe choose a new muffler, like a glasspack, something more compact you can try to tuck up in one of the voids. and not to jack your thread or anything,but mr. moderator, im also having overheating problems and recently pulled the t-stat out, i understand it could effect milleage, but is it really " bad" for the engine??? my car isnt a daily driver so it will never see winter, is it a big deal, say if im not worried about mileage??