skully1

nice write up, But is the 08 gt the same or is there any new changes for the swap.

tx_zstang

Different. The t-stat is in the top of the crossover tube, on the driver side, by the radiator hose. 2 bolts hold the cap onto the crossover; remove those bolts and there's the t-stat.

07 GT E UPP

Hey there One Eyed , I'm a little surprised that you didn't go to a 160 when installing your Turbo. Curious...Is your noted 551 hp at the flywheel or wheels

one eyed willy

i tried a 160,too long to warm up. 551 to the rear wheels.

Simon1

Just make sure you don't forget the gasket. Been there done that.

Ford_Dude

I was thinking about getting one of these
http://www.coolviewthermostat.com/

does it look like it'd be do able?

I just think it'd be cool to see the coolant while its running like that

wayne613

Uhm...


By the bolts being located here, I assume this is where the blasted thing is? Thanks FORD. Oi! Perhaps I was just missing something when I was looking, but I didn't see anything else and the service manuals seem to confirm it for my car...Man that bites.
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=182&viewfil...ded%20View.pdf
http://iihs.net/fsm/?dir=182&viewfile=Thermostat%20-%204.6L%20(3V).pdf

metroplex

how do I access that bold on the slotted part of the housig? It is blocked by the intake manifold.

flash_xx

flex head ratchet wrench is the easiest. Just loosen it up and slide out the housing.

metroplex

I tried a 1/4 drive 8mm short socket with a u joint fitting, but no dice. It is still too tall. What size socket did you use or what flex head did you use?