Daly
Well-Known Member
This winter I'm hoping to knock out a few repairs and upgrades to my Coronet. I need to find a fix to my vent line leak, which I've started a thread for. I would also like to upgrade the ignition system, which is already underway with a new electronic ignition and vacuum advance. But I'm wondering about some other upgrades and would like some input.
Cooling - I'm almost positive the rad in my car is the original for the 318 and not enough for the 440. So I'd like to upgrade to a nice aluminum rad that won't break the bank, any suggestions. I'd also like to put a set of E-fans in, is it worth getting a rad E-fan combo or get them separate?
I've been toying with the idea of an electric water pump too. My thought process is that after the car is shut down the pump can continue to pump for a bit the further cool the car down. A friend has one on his fox body and it seems to work great. Any thoughts?
Steering - I'm thinking of going to a manual steering box, one with a 16:1 ratio. This one really isn't a question for me it's happening, I was just wondering if there are any other upgrades I can do to the steering or suspension components? I'm not looking to do a K-member with coil overs, but are there any little upgrades you guys have done in the past that have helped or improved your car, shocks, sway bars, etc...
Brakes - My car has the front brakes of an 80's Cordoba and for what they are they work great. But the brake booster sits only a half inch away from the exhaust manifolds. I've got a set of headers to put on, but I was wondering if there would be any adverse effects of going to a smaller circumference booster?
I'm also putting in new gauges, repairing the vent line issue, and putting in new springs in the back to get a little lift in the rear. Any suggestions on where or what to look at when choosing leaf springs?
That's all I can think of right now and if I have any questions this winter this is where I'll try to ask them, just to keep all the info in one spot for me. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
Cooling - I'm almost positive the rad in my car is the original for the 318 and not enough for the 440. So I'd like to upgrade to a nice aluminum rad that won't break the bank, any suggestions. I'd also like to put a set of E-fans in, is it worth getting a rad E-fan combo or get them separate?
I've been toying with the idea of an electric water pump too. My thought process is that after the car is shut down the pump can continue to pump for a bit the further cool the car down. A friend has one on his fox body and it seems to work great. Any thoughts?
Steering - I'm thinking of going to a manual steering box, one with a 16:1 ratio. This one really isn't a question for me it's happening, I was just wondering if there are any other upgrades I can do to the steering or suspension components? I'm not looking to do a K-member with coil overs, but are there any little upgrades you guys have done in the past that have helped or improved your car, shocks, sway bars, etc...
Brakes - My car has the front brakes of an 80's Cordoba and for what they are they work great. But the brake booster sits only a half inch away from the exhaust manifolds. I've got a set of headers to put on, but I was wondering if there would be any adverse effects of going to a smaller circumference booster?
I'm also putting in new gauges, repairing the vent line issue, and putting in new springs in the back to get a little lift in the rear. Any suggestions on where or what to look at when choosing leaf springs?
That's all I can think of right now and if I have any questions this winter this is where I'll try to ask them, just to keep all the info in one spot for me. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
