I was looking for a pic to compare fin spacing and number of rows vertically.

 

Well I ended up ordering a 3 core from Radiatorbarn. Received it 3 days after placing my order. VERY easy to install and no fitment issues. The brand they send is CSF. THe jeep now runs WAY cooler. I use to average around 215-230 at idle and would over heat after 10 mins on the freeway getting up close to 250ish.

Now I havent seen the temp gauge get about 200*. Last week it was 90+ degrees and I took a 1hr trip, avg temp was about 155*.

Very impressed with the quality for the price of the 3core.

 

155* seems a bit low.

 

that is while im cruising the freeway. Idk if it makes a diff...but I dont have a grille on it either right now...and I dont have working a/c so that is off too. WHen i sit in traffic its closer to 170-180.

 

That's about where id want it for cruising.

 

hmmm....wonder why its sooo much cooler? I guess I will see how it changes when I put the grille back on it. i will have 3 lights blocking the grille too so im sure it will run a lot warmer

 

is there anything bad with it running a lil too cool?

 

It may use more fuel because the engine thinks it too cool.

 

That makes sense. My exhaust tip is jet black now and i know its running rich....


how can i fix this? i have a 180* thermostat in there right now.

 

Confirm its not just the gauge showing an inaccurate temp, first.

 

what is the best way to do that? temp laser to the block at a shop or something?

 

Put in a higher temp thermostat like a 195*

 

That is what I was thinking of doing. Here in texas tho it gets well up to high 90's and often over 100* in the summer...that is the only reason I just went down to a 180* tstat

 

Get an aftermarket water temp gauge. Harbor freight has cheap ones, or go with better quality.

 

Def plan on running autometer gauges. I had them as a sponsor for my last truck and loved the gauges.