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Topic: Good problem to have
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-24-2004 07:30 PM
   
The Howe Radiator from Crites is awesome. The problem I have now (if it is a problem) is the car runs to cool now. What is the optimum temp for the car to run when racing. Right now I have a 160* tstat and when going down the road it just barely gets to 150*. I'm thinking I should go to a 170* tstat now. Or should I leave it run cool?Thanks,
B-loose
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-24-2004 07:43 PM
Can leave the fan turned off longer so to let it heat up alittle more. For every day driving I think 170-180 would be better.------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8" 3.40 TracLoc. My Pics
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-24-2004 07:52 PM
That's without the fan running!
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 18703
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 05-24-2004 07:59 PM
What is it -20 there today.  Your right thats a great problem to have.  BTW, I think 160 would be a great temp for racing.
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steve'66
Gearhead Posts: 8826
From: Sonoma,CA,USA
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 05-24-2004 08:29 PM
My other ride has that problem too. I run a 160 stat in it and it stays at 160. W/o a stat I couldn't keep it over 130 at idle with the fan on low.  SteveW
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-24-2004 11:39 PM
Good to hear thats working well for you Bloose,
I bit the bullit and ordered a direct fit griffin HP series for mine(up to 600hp), should be here in a day or 2. I hope to have the same problem you do 
Got a new dual fan setup coming from ramchargers as well.------------------
69 Torino GT Hardtop
420" Windsor
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 621
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 05-25-2004 12:57 AM
I'm sure you will. I wish I would have bit the bullit a long time ago. I have a single fan from Summit and it seems to work well. We'll see how it goes when things heat up here. I'm not anticipating any problem though.I'd like to see some pics of you Griffin when you get it installed. B-loose
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-25-2004 10:44 AM
I'll be sure to post some pics.------------------
69 Torino GT Hardtop
420" Windsor
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Fstln69
Gearhead Posts: 535
From: Westmont,il
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 05-25-2004 12:30 PM
Cant wait to see how that looks in the torino bay------------------
69 fairlane 351w [email protected] in search of Body parts for 69 fairlane
66 brand x outlaw s/s
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 2419
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-25-2004 04:10 PM
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Originally posted by torino420:
Good to hear thats working well for you Bloose,
I bit the bullit and ordered a direct fit griffin HP series for mine(up to 600hp), should be here in a day or 2. I hope to have the same problem you do
Got a new dual fan setup coming from ramchargers as well.
I believe their HP series come with two row cores, and each row has 1-1/4" tubes. Plus, the fins are very dense. It takes a powerful fan to draw air through these. (I have one) So don't skimp. Derale makes good fans. I use the #16926, which fits 65-66 mustangs perfectly. It's a beast! They also sell relay setups that have adjustable temperature probes that allow you to turn the fan on at whatever temp you want. These kits also have a 'bypass' wire that turns the fan on. It can be hooked up to turn on when the AC is switched on, or hooked to a toggle switch. (override) See their stuff at www.derale.com Good Luck!
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Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/moi-display.cgi?220
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 115
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 05-25-2004 05:20 PM
I'm replacing a brass 4 core big block torino radiator along with 2-12" derales with the griffin radiator and the ramchargers dual fan setup. The ramcharger setup covers the entire radiator unlike my 2-12" derales, plus they pull more cfm then the 2 12's combined, should be good.
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