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Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-14-2003 10:22 AM I have just put a 351W in a 66 mustang. What would be a good radiator for my Mustang at a good price? Thanks for your help. ------------------ 66 coupe 351W C-6 IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 02-14-2003 04:06 PM If it's a $100 motor than buy a Modine 3 core. They work well for stock stuff. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com IP: Logged
Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-14-2003 04:30 PM Well it's not stock. I do have a 100 shot of No2 on it and I do want to keep it cool.All the one I have seen are around 600.00 ------------------ 66 coupe 351W C-6 IP: Logged
V8 Thumper Gearhead Posts: 3267 From: Orange, Ca. United States of America Registered: Dec 2001	posted 02-14-2003 04:45 PM quote: Originally posted by Mustang66: Well it's not stock. I do have a 100 shot of No2 on it and I do want to keep it cool.All the one I have seen are around 600.00 I love this quote Alex: "Todd, if you've got a $200 motor, then get a $200 radiator" He's not saying invest dollar for dollar in the cooling system, but just how much is your motor worth? None of us are made of money (certainly not me, at least), but are you willing to gamble your car's powerplant on a Taiwaneese made discounted heat exchanger? ------------------ 1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html [This message has been edited by V8 Thumper (edited 02-14-2003).] IP: Logged
Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-14-2003 04:57 PM If that's what I got to spend that's ok. I have alot of time and money in it. I just want to know what one is good for the money. I only want to do this once. The car will see alot of cruiseing and some drag racing. I just don't want to send 600.00 to 1000.00 dollars and it not keep it cool. Thanks again Robert IP: Logged
Ryan Wilke Gearhead Posts: 1368 From: Stanton, Michigan 49707 Registered: Oct 2000	posted 02-14-2003 05:39 PM Hey Robert, Check these guys out: http://www.griffinrad.com/ - they're not the cheapest, but in my opinion they do make a good piece for the $$. Call them if you any questions, I got good customer service from them. They'll also make you a custom unit if need be. I think I paid about $450 for my custom piece a few years ago... GOOD LUCK! Ryan ------------------ The '3-Pedal Attitude' Kid In a '69 FB w/ 4-spd'd 306", but the 460+ is on the stand! IP: Logged
Moneymaker Administrator Posts: 19611 From: Lyons, IL, USA Registered: May 99	posted 02-15-2003 10:21 AM www.smithsradiator.com or [email protected] or 765-478-5325. Look at MM's pics on the photo page or Todds 66. Both have Smith's custom units. ------------------ Alex Denysenko Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver MCA member# 53321 NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03 Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 Professional Manwhore The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked." Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!" Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!" www.moneymakerracing.com [This message has been edited by Moneymaker (edited 02-15-2003).] IP: Logged
MrXerox Gearhead Posts: 317 From: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Registered: Nov 2000	posted 02-15-2003 04:57 PM Take the measurements you need and get a Griffin "NASCAR" series radiator. http://www.griffinrad.com/winstoncup.htm they are only $180.00 from summit and work flawless in a street car. Several of us bargain hunters on here have used them with much success. Only thing is that if you run an auto trans you will need to buy a seperate cooler for the trans because these dont have provisions for it but then again, you should be doing that anyway IP: Logged
Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-17-2003 11:53 AM Thank for your help. I will get one ordered soon. Robert IP: Logged
Trailer_Trash Gearhead Posts: 428 From: Alpharetta, Ga, US Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-17-2003 03:16 PM quote: Originally posted by Mustang66: I have just put a 351W in a 66 mustang. What would be a good radiator for my Mustang at a good price? Thanks for your help. what all was involved in putting a 351W in your 66? did you have to modify any linkage, such as gas lines, etc? i want to do this to my car, but dont know what is involved.. IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 10683 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 02-17-2003 03:33 PM You need the 351w alt brackets,and you may have to change the fuel line.But that stuff is easy.Other wise for the most part it bolts right in.It is a tight fit so little things like header botls and sparks take alittle longer. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-17-2003 05:19 PM As Scoop said its not to bad. I did end up useing 69 manifolds as I have not found any long tube headers for it. Headman and Hooker make some headers that fit but I don't think thay are long tube. And as I have heard on here if you can't put a long tube header on you might as well stick with your stock manifold's IP: Logged
Trailer_Trash Gearhead Posts: 428 From: Alpharetta, Ga, US Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-17-2003 06:00 PM what i've heard is that your stock headers wont fit without modification to the shock towers. IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 10683 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 02-17-2003 06:02 PM http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=24039 Here the long tube headers I just got.They are not the best but they are real good for the price. I'll have my shortys headers for sale real soon. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
Trailer_Trash Gearhead Posts: 428 From: Alpharetta, Ga, US Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-17-2003 07:58 PM you've done the swap too fasty? [This message has been edited by Trailer_Trash (edited 02-17-2003).] IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 10683 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 02-17-2003 08:04 PM quote: Originally posted by Trailer_Trash: you've done the swap too fasty? [This message has been edited by Trailer_Trash (edited 02-17-2003).] Yes and No trashy. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
Trailer_Trash Gearhead Posts: 428 From: Alpharetta, Ga, US Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-17-2003 08:08 PM yes and no? IP: Logged
Trailer_Trash Gearhead Posts: 428 From: Alpharetta, Ga, US Registered: Jan 2003	posted 02-17-2003 08:09 PM fasty, what are you hiding IP: Logged
Fastymz Moderator Posts: 10683 From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240 Registered: Apr 2001	posted 02-17-2003 08:23 PM I did not put the motor in my car it already had it.I did add the headers and many other things to it.As well as replacing the motor mounts.I basically had to take the motor out fix all the half *** stuff and then put it all back together. ------------------ SCOOP oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S 14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html IP: Logged
Mustang66 Journeyman Posts: 47 From: Tuttle Okla Registered: Mar 2002	posted 02-18-2003 10:40 AM Thanks for the info. I might get a set of the headers to. I do have some picts I don't know how to post them up here if somebody want's to help I will send them. Thank you again. IP: Logged

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