That's not on my 2015. I'm getting ready to do diff bushings soon, and that's one of the places Steeda has you install their inserts. I'm wondering if the 2018's have that in response to some of the diff noise complaints?Ok, 75w140 and wraps installed, albeit sloppily. I shall see how it holds up next weekend in 100 degree temps. Also, does anyone know what this is? The thing im pointing to in the pic right behind the diff. Its like a flexible rubber... somthing. I thought the bolt was backing out at first.
I'm not sure. I tried to Google the part number to see but nothing came up. Does anyone know how to look it up with Ford's invantory or something?That's not on my 2015. I'm getting ready to do diff bushings soon, and that's one of the places Steeda has you install their inserts. I'm wondering if the 2018's have that in response to some of the diff noise complaints?
Thats an interesting idea. It would likely help a bit, but again, there are no passive cooling fins or anything on it so it can only dissipate heat through the housing. The same problems would exist with it being tucked under the exhaust with terrible airflow but I bet it would help, especially something more powerful like a leaf blower. It would be a hassle though. Honestly, If it only triggers the warning at the end of the day on 100+ degree days then I'm pretty happy. If it doesn't trigger on sub 90 degree days on 25 min sessions thats gonna be good enough for me 90%+ of the time.What about getting a portable, plug-in-the-power-outlet 12-volt fan and aim it at the diff to improve cooling between sessions? You might have to start the car and let it idle every so often, but you'd be in neutral so the diff itself would not be generating any heat.
For a bit more $ and probably quicker results, maybe a cordless leaf-blower could be re-purposed . . .
Norm
If it doesn't cook on your first sessions, and you just need to cool the diff between sessions, that can be done. With enough crew people, water, and airflow its a solvable problem. You'll need a large fishtank, some fishes, 3 rednecks, and ...What about getting a portable, plug-in-the-power-outlet 12-volt fan and aim it at the diff to improve cooling between sessions? You might have to start the car and let it idle every so often, but you'd be in neutral so the diff itself would not be generating any heat.
For a bit more $ and probably quicker results, maybe a cordless leaf-blower could be re-purposed . . .
Norm
Yeah, why is this not a thing yet?I think if someone would just make a suitable finned diff cover, it would sell pretty well.
Ford Performance, I'm looking at you.
I was thinking about this today... One thing I noticed going through the data from one of the track days I did in my 1LE is the effects of heat soak on the fluids. Even with a cool down lap at the end of a session, and the car sitting between sessions, my fluid temps would be hottest the first and maybe second lap; through the following laps airflow and the coolers brought everything down. So, maybe it is worth trying to eliminate heat soak as much as possible if you’re not going to run a cooler...You can buy $30 camping fans that use like 6-8 D batteries and flow pretty good (I have one). Might get you a lap or two.Thats an interesting idea. It would likely help a bit, but again, there are no passive cooling fins or anything on it so it can only dissipate heat through the housing. The same problems would exist with it being tucked under the exhaust with terrible airflow but I bet it would help, especially something more powerful like a leaf blower. It would be a hassle though. Honestly, If it only triggers the warning at the end of the day on 100+ degree days then I'm pretty happy. If it doesn't trigger on sub 90 degree days on 25 min sessions thats gonna be good enough for me 90%+ of the time.
Awesome info! Thanks!Thats an interesting idea. It would likely help a bit, but again, there are no passive cooling fins or anything on it so it can only dissipate heat through the housing. The same problems would exist with it being tucked under the exhaust with terrible airflow but I bet it would help, especially something more powerful like a leaf blower. It would be a hassle though. Honestly, If it only triggers the warning at the end of the day on 100+ degree days then I'm pretty happy. If it doesn't trigger on sub 90 degree days on 25 min sessions thats gonna be good enough for me 90%+ of the time.
The aftermarket for Mustangs is 'Yuge' so I sincerely hope someone out there is working on one. Seems like there's room for a finned cover with reasonably deep fins, though I haven't taken the time to crawl under mine yet to see first hand.I think if someone would just make a suitable finned diff cover, it would sell pretty well.
Ford Performance, I'm looking at you.