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Topic: Aluminum Radiator ..?..
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-07-2002 02:19 PM
   
OK - I hear a lot about upgrading my 65 radiator to the new aluminum with an electric fan... Now is this really worth the cost and where is a good place to find a good price on one???? I like the idea of the electric fan and getting rid of the 4 blade I have now, but am curious about its worth..??Thanks,
BS
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 745
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-07-2002 02:28 PM
The aluminum radiators are only expensive if you get one for a particular application. If you get a general size and adapt it to fit they are relatively cheap. I think you can get one for under $200 at Summit. I would probably go to aluminum only if I needed an upgrade. Unless your car is modded a standard 3 or 4 core with a good electric fan will probably work fine. I adapted mine to fit a 3 core late model radiator. It works pretty good.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-07-2002 04:31 PM
Can sure agree with Jaazzy! I have a three row with 180 thermostat and a condenser in front of it. On a HOT August summer day in S. Fl it never goes beyond the halfway mark, idling in traffic with AC on. I am running a roller motor in my 65 and it's bored 30.
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 725
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-07-2002 09:56 PM
I have a Howe alum. crossflow rad in my 69 Mach with a 528cid. I only have a 16" SPAL elec. fan as pusher and it keeps the temp right at 190. I love it:-) Mine is a two row 1" tube crossflow. I believe this type works best as the third and forth row restrict flow somewhat holding in heat. Good air flow across large tubes is the ticket. My rad was 225.00 plus another 30 to add a finished smooth cap across the top. Try here: www.alumrad.com/aboutus.htm
They also have some real nice saddle mounts.
When I ordered mine from them I also ordered the fan and upper & lower mounts for the rad, I also had them add the top cap and fitting for the temp sensor. I got mine delivered with-in a week after placing the order:-)
My modo is: buy your last radiator first 
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 827
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 01-07-2002 11:23 PM
Gary . Did you use the thunderbird pump or reg length? thanks Lyle
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5739
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-07-2002 11:55 PM
Looks good! Price sounds good! For my 305 or whatever, I'll stick with the stock look. It does a good job.
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 373
From: tucson,az-luray,va
Registered: May 2001
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posted 01-08-2002 06:03 PM
if you chose an aluminum rad, just remember to get one designed for the street. it will have more fins per inch than a race rad. that is the mistake many people make when chosing aluminum rads.
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460-67Stang
Gearhead Posts: 195
From: Southern Ohio, USA
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 01-08-2002 07:51 PM
Gary's motto is right on the money! I also went with a nice two row, 1" unit. Had to get it custom made to specs though due to size limitations (460 in a '67 Stang). Ron Davis Racing in Phoenix made it. Cost was about $350 including smooth top/bottom, auto tranny heat exchanger, and custom made filler neck which was required due to my setup.My 475 hp, .060 over 460 runs a cool 180. Colder now that it's winter. I run the shorter '69 T-Bird H2O pump since it's about 1" narrower than a non T-Bird pump. running a stock Ford 7 blade clutch fan since it pulls approx 4500 cfm. Jegs and Summit have pre-made radiators in various sizes. Brian
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Gary
Gearhead Posts: 725
From: Sarasota, Fla. USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 01-09-2002 07:53 AM
Lyle, I used a std. lenght shaft waterpump.
Mine is Weiands highflow polished alum. pump.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1539
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 01-11-2002 03:08 PM
Gary,
Do you know if your Weiand aluminum pump is wider or narrower than Brian's '69 T-Bird OEM pump -- Maybe you could post your pump measurement? Brian,
Could you post your pump measurements too? Thanks, Ryan 
P.S. Because I needed a better radiator to cool my 302" and I also have a stroked 460 on the stand, I had Griffin build me an aluminum unit with TWO lower hose nipples in the bottom rad tank. So by corking the RH nipple, I can use the LH while running the SB; then when the BB is shoe-horned in, I can use the RH nipple for it and cork the LH opening... thus allowing me to use the same rad with both engines.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 12015
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 01-11-2002 05:49 PM
I have used a 3row for the last 2 years,with the black magic electric fan.It works good stays at 180to185 unless it's really hot out and in traffic it gose to 200.I think the 4 row may have worked better.I dont have A/C,and I do run 1 bottle of water wetter with a mix of 60/40.SCOOP ------------------
65 coupe,351w,RPM intake,Carter625,shorty headers,2.5 exhaust, Flowmasters,C4,open 8" 2:80,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,Crager SS,Black Suede.
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