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Topic: Best Aluminum radiator
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JJonesy99
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Lakewood, CO USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-16-2006 02:28 PM
 
I was loking to buy an aluminum radiator to cool down the 408w. I'm kinda on a budget, cant spend the money for a Smiths. I was looking at Grifin, Howe, Northern. Any suggestions on which may be the best. I want a 26x19 with 1.25 tubes. Its a daily driver so i'll have to sit in traffic. Thanks for and advice.Jason ------------------
66' stang
408W, C4, 4.11 gears, 11.94 1/4 @113mph
367 RWHP & 373 RWTQ
DAILY DRIVER
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 317
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 02-16-2006 04:14 PM
I have the 27.5x19 northern in my 70 mach and love it. Hasn't overheated on me yet in stop and go traffic in 100+ temps. The mach is my daily driver too, but is a 351w not a stroker. With a decent electric fan on there it will cool quite nicely. I thought i heard recently that Griffin or one of the big manufacturers went out of business.------------------
1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
1970 Fastback
2003 Torch Red Mustang
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-16-2006 05:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by JJonesy99:
I was loking to buy an aluminum radiator to cool down the 408w. I'm kinda on a budget, cant spend the money for a Smiths. I was looking at Grifin, Howe, Northern. Any suggestions on which may be the best. I want a 26x19 with 1.25 tubes. Its a daily driver so i'll have to sit in traffic. Thanks for and advice.Jason
Save up your money so you only have to buy one once!
For every guy I know who has had decent luck with a over seas cheapie, I know ten with horror stories. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
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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!"
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JJonesy99
Gearhead Posts: 203
From: Lakewood, CO USA
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 02-16-2006 07:29 PM
Alex, do you know off hand how much a Smiths radiator might be? Or at least a ball park estimate?Jason ------------------
66' stang
408W, C4, 4.11 gears, 11.94 1/4 @113mph
367 RWHP & 373 RWTQ
DAILY DRIVER
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-16-2006 08:16 PM
www.smithsradiator.com------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA & SS/MA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,'03,'04 &'05
First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
First SS/MA in the TENS 04-03
IHRA division 5 Superstock Champion
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 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
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302coupe
Journeyman Posts: 22
From: Macon, Ga.
Registered: Jul 2005
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posted 02-17-2006 07:07 AM
I love my universal Northern, cost was only a few bucks more than a stock replacement. ------------------
65 F100 shortbox
66 mustang coupe
67 Galaxie wagon
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Bloose
Gearhead Posts: 888
From: Milwaukee, WI
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-17-2006 06:29 PM
I bought mine from Crites. I think it was a Howe. It was resonably inexpensive, fit nice, and cools great. I run 2950 cfm electric fan and do not have the cooling problems I had with the stock radiator.Robert Loose
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prostreeter
Gearhead Posts: 437
From: littleton,co
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 02-17-2006 07:54 PM
Jason,
I bought my Griffin from a speed shop in Longmont,co.
4 row,large tubes and universal fit.It lowered the engine temp by 10 degrees in the dead of summer.Also put on an electric fan which helps alot as well.I think I paid 175.00 for it.They are 225.00 in Jegs.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-17-2006 08:05 PM
This is the one I've been looking at Summitracing. Looks like a nice unit and it bolts right in.SUM-380461 $252.88
Estimated Ship Date: Monday
Application Show All Brand: Summit
Product Line: Summit Direct Fit Aluminum Radiators
Radiator Style: Downflow
Overall Width (in)VL: 18.500 in.
Overall Height (in)VL: 20.250 in.
Overall Thickness (in)VL: 2.250 in.
Row Quantity: Dual-row
Radiator Finish: Natural
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Transmission Cooler: Yes
Inlet Location: Upper passenger side
Outlet Location: Lower passenger side
Tube Size: 1 in.
Fan Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Overall dimensions include mounting brackets. Radiator, Dual-Row, 17.375 in. Height, 15.625 in. Width, 2.25 in. Thick, Aluminum, Natural, Ford, Mustang,Each Check to make sure this part fits your application
Durable cooling for your ride.
Our Summit direct fit radiators are made from all aluminum components, so they won't crack or break like inferior plastic versions. They offer improved heat dissipation and include a built-in automatic transmission cooler
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 317
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 02-20-2006 09:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
This is the one I've been looking at Summitracing. Looks like a nice unit and it bolts right in.SUM-380461 $252.88
Estimated Ship Date: Monday
Application Show All Brand: Summit
Product Line: Summit Direct Fit Aluminum Radiators
Radiator Style: Downflow
Overall Width (in)VL: 18.500 in.
Overall Height (in)VL: 20.250 in.
Overall Thickness (in)VL: 2.250 in.
Row Quantity: Dual-row
Radiator Finish: Natural
Radiator Material: Aluminum
Transmission Cooler: Yes
Inlet Location: Upper passenger side
Outlet Location: Lower passenger side
Tube Size: 1 in.
Fan Included: No
Quantity: Sold individually.
Notes: Overall dimensions include mounting brackets. Radiator, Dual-Row, 17.375 in. Height, 15.625 in. Width, 2.25 in. Thick, Aluminum, Natural, Ford, Mustang,Each Check to make sure this part fits your application
Durable cooling for your ride.
Our Summit direct fit radiators are made from all aluminum components, so they won't crack or break like inferior plastic versions. They offer improved heat dissipation and include a built-in automatic transmission cooler
Just remember that is a downflow radiator. If you want something that will bolt up and be the same size, then thats a good pick. If you want one to really cool your engine and have a noticeable difference then get a cross flow. They aren't a direct bolt-in (a few mounting brackets) but cool much more efficiently. ------------------
1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
1970 Fastback
2003 Torch Red Mustang
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-20-2006 10:46 AM
I can't find a cross flow with the inlet and outlet both on the passenger side? Have you seen one?------------------
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs HOOD HACKERS DELIGHT!
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Mpcoluv
Gearhead Posts: 1421
From: Charlotte NC usa
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-20-2006 06:16 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I can't find a cross flow with the inlet and outlet both on the passenger side? Have you seen one?
I have seen some NASCAR oriented radiators that had both connections on the same side.
C&R is one of those manufacturers.
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 317
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 02-21-2006 12:08 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastymz:
I can't find a cross flow with the inlet and outlet both on the passenger side? Have you seen one?
You'd need a dual pass crossflow radiator for outlets to be on the same size. Like the one in the link below: http://www.northernfactory.com/HP/detail.asp?PART=9636 Below is a list of all the dual pass sizes they have. Check with Summit if you decide to go the Northern route. http://www.northernfactory.com/HP/category.asp?CAT=RACE%20PRO%20RADIATORS&SUBCAT=19%20INCH%20DOUBLE%20PASS ------------------
1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
1970 Fastback
2003 Torch Red Mustang
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 22791
From: Reno Nv M&M #1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-21-2006 05:04 PM
I just got the Fluidyne 1" tube 3-row unit from summit racing for $250. I'll let you all know how it works out.  That was a specail deal they sell for $439.95. It's great having a summit racing warehouse right in town.  http://fluidyne.com/pl_hpdomestics.html Model number# FHP30A64MU ------------------
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