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Topic: Radiator Upgrade
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-14-2002 12:15 PM
   
I am upgrading the whole cooling system while I have the engine out, and have a question about 3 or 4 row radiators.... I am thinking 4 row, but was wondering if it is worth it and if it will take up too much room. I ordered a high flow alum water pump and plan to include a elect. fan with the setup, so I want to make sure the 3 or 4 row radiator leaves me a little room to get all this in... Any comments????
BS
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richard bohm
Gearhead Posts: 373
From: tucson,az-luray,va
Registered: May 2001
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posted 03-14-2002 12:47 PM
a three row will leave enough room for an electric fan. a four row will be close. you might consider a 4 row rad from a 69 mustang and use two 10" high flow fans.
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-14-2002 02:01 PM
Is a 4 row from a 69 not as thick or something? And will it bolt up or will it take some major mods??Thanks,
BS
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mvierow
Gearhead Posts: 152
From: Bay Area, Ca
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 03-15-2002 06:03 PM
fyi, Griffen + Black Magic = intersection with water pump. Doh!
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 2807
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-15-2002 10:36 PM
Hey bgseib... what year car do you have? I'm looking to do a similar radiator swap in my '65... here's the thread:https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Forum1/HTML/006361.html Here's the retrofit:
http://www.geocities.com/mustangsteve66/CarPics2.html [This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 03-15-2002).]
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bgseib
Gearhead Posts: 109
From: Tyler, TX, USA
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 03-18-2002 04:30 PM
It's a 65 fastback with a 302 in it. I have a high flow alum water pump and unluckily it has not come in yet so I don't know if it will stick out any further than the stock one yet... But that link looks pretty good for an upgrade idea... I wonder how much more the 69's radiator is compared to the 65's.. also did the 69 have a tranny cooler in the bottom?? I have an auto so I will need that also...Thanks,
Brian
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30097
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-18-2002 06:58 PM
Yes, the '69 and '70 were the last years of the top and bottom tank set up, so the trans cooler is on the bottom. The lower hose exits on the passenger side in '69, driver's side in '70. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 30097
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 03-18-2002 07:00 PM
Also the aluminum water pump will stick out the same as stock. It needs to for the pullies to line up.------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 M code 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 open
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Lok
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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