14" fan + 360 = overheat

Well, I got my free Mr. Gasket 14" fan wired today. It moves a lot of air...HOT air, but it can't keep the temp under control.

I had the car in the garage, in Park, and it was 105 today, so the air it was drawing in wasn't the coolest. The fan was running flat out, and the temp kept creeping up, until my coolant tank started to overflow.


After thinking back, I believe I only put a 190 degree stat in the car, so I think I'm going to change it out for a cooler one, and try again. Either way I think it's going to need a bigger fan. The 14" probably flows enough air, but it really doesn't cover enough of the radiator. Maybe a 16" will work better.

I am running a stock style 2 core copper radiator. I may have to step to an aluminum. Anyone using one from FBO on the street?