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Topic: Radiator help for my 68 which is getting a 351W
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-23-2002 05:19 PM
  
Bubbastang's 351W into a 66 coupe post brought to mind my radiator problem. I have a 351W sitting in my 68 coupe. It has fit pretty well once so far, I did just order a compressor bracket from Vintage Air though.To my question, I need a radiator and my neighborhood parts shop wants $600 to bring one in from Indiana! I'd like a four core Modine, but probably will do fine with a three since my compression is only 9.95 to one and I got a mild cam. any advice? Thanks
Marc
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 16688
From: Hampton,Virginia,USA MCA#39406 M&M #12
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-23-2002 05:26 PM
Mac I'm using the 1968 Ford 4 core with no problems.
sam
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-23-2002 06:37 PM
I agree, go with the 4 core, and a five blade fan.
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 520
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-23-2002 09:06 PM
What about a factory big block rad? I have basically the same thing as my 68 came with air conditioning so it has the 3 core rad.The only difference is the outlet is on the other side for my 302.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 5535
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 11-23-2002 09:57 PM
Go with the 24" 4 row and ask the rad guy if it's a good rad. he wants 600 for. When he says yes, tell him to stick it up his A$$ 'cause good things don't hurt!! LOL! You'll need to get the lower chairs or brackets and the saddle that goes over the top of rad. Would definitely go 4 row as St. Louis gets hotter than hell in the summer!! a 24' four row 1s 260 in NPD catalog.
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soaring
Gearhead Posts: 116
From: New Mexico
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-24-2002 02:15 AM
A new 4 row in Larrysmustang.com parts catalog is 229.96
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1348
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-24-2002 06:30 AM
... or you can just get the top and bottom tanks off an old Stang radiator (my bottom tank came off a Torino -- I can't remember the year, but it's the same as the 68 big block radiator), and grab the side brackets while you're at it. You'll have to shorten them if you use Torino ones. Then pay any radiator shop to put in four new rows for about $120.
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Toronado3800
Gearhead Posts: 191
From: St. Louis, MO
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 11-25-2002 01:32 AM
Thanks for the help guys. I just ordered my NPD catalog, and it sounds like its going to save me about $300! With their VIN number quiz filling out the order form from the computer at work took a little... ingenuity.and Fastback, I'll keep that in mind if they don't have a four core that lines up right. Thanks again guys.
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