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    Senior Member Barrel's Avatar
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    Thermostats and engine coolants

    Can I ask if any one running the coyote engine in their FFR car has switched to a colder thermostat, eg. the Reische 170 degree Ford -50 or equivalent. And what engine coolant is being used. I'm not sure that the Motocraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant (recommended) is readily available in Australia.
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    Neil.

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    Not sure, but this may help:

    Specialty Orange Engine Coolant With Bittering Agent

    Orange-colored, ethylene glycol-based extended life coolant
    Provides year-round antifreeze, anti-boil and corrosion protection
    A 50/50 mixture of coolant and distilled water provides freeze protection down to -34°F (-36°C) and boiling protection up to 265°F (129°C)
    Use only when specified
    Meets the requirements of WSS-M97B44-D, GM 6277M and ASTM D 3306-00a
    Compatible with DEX-COOL® engine coolant

    Do not use this product in systems originally equipped with any green-colored, conventional engine coolant, such as Motorcraft® Premium Engine Coolant, meeting Ford Specification ESE-M97B44-A, or with the yellow-colored, longer-life Motorcraft® Premium Gold engine coolant meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1.

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    We like running with a 180 degree, bringing the engine up to temp.
    170 will work. - Chris Engine Factory
    www.fordcobraengines.com

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    Looks like Australia is getting the 2015 Mustang. I'm going to assume it will be sold with the 5.0L worldwide. If so, you might want to see if Ford will carry the Orange coolant.
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