im going to be running a 460 in my tudor. im going to need the mustang radiator for the 200ci L6 so the inlet and outlet are in the ford v8 configuration. is a stock replacement up to the task of cooling this big block or should i go with a performance aftermarket rad?
No actual experience here with that exact combination, but I think your 460 is gonna dish out a lot more BTUs than that little 6 cylinder radiator can handle. Bob
I dont think you need an aftermarket radiator, use a Mustang unit out of a V8 car and have the radiator shop recore it to a 4 row
the v8 rad has the bottom outlet on the wrong size and i dont want to pay for a recore. thats why im looking for a cheap mustang radiator. i have a model A radiator i could recore if i wanted to go that route. theres some aluminum rads for the L6 on ebay in the $150 range. how much does a recore cost? i was under the impression it was on the pricey side.
Why not get one made for a Model A with a big block Ford? You are spending a lot of time and money to jump through hoops so you can save a little money. You probably won't need much of a core, unless you plan on A/C, auto trans and an oil cooler. External coolers wil keep the BTU needs down. Don't fall for the 4 row spiel. It's been well proven over the years that thick cores limit air flow and hurt efficiency. Pay more attention to tube design and fin spacing.
think this is worth a damn? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FORD-MUSTANG-65-66-200-L6-ALL-ALUMINUM-RADIATOR-NIB-NEW_W0QQitemZ250405432604QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item3a4d53ad1c&_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=65%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318
Hi,I think a stock Mustang V8 radiator will cool a stock 460!!!Used them plenty to cool 350 chevys' in model A's.But it's just my opinion.....$165 for Mustang or $575 or more for Walker or custom,I think I'd take a chance....Milo
What would make a 460 really generate that much more heat than say a 351? The trick might be to look for the 6 cyl Mustang heavy-duty or A/C car radiator, if such an animal even exists. Or get the V8 radiator and have the outlets moved. A good radiator shop can do this.
1-800-Radiator 65 Mustang V8 I think I paid 120.00 for it delivered the next day.... took it to the Radiator shop had them flip it upside down and had them add a 90 degree outlet and move the drain...was another 90 bucks for that.. It fits the 32 shell better when its upside down..
Tight ***. You will learn its not worth the headache and cash out lay trying to do it cheap. Just by a good ****ing radiator and call it good, it will be less in the long run. On a hot day the little ***** radiator will not be up to the task and you will feel like a idiot when you have to sit and let it cool down every couple miles. You asked.
The only time a bigger engine is going to need more cooling is when it is working harder >making more power>thus more heat...put a mustang rad in my Asbc in 1967worked fine since then am refreshing it now so putting another mustang rad in it now >owned a 651/2 mustang fastback to look at also used the tailights
I boought one on ebay for 200 bucks. My car runs at 170 or below all the time. I think the guy builds them himself. He could move the upper hose over. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1932...c0.m245&_trkparms=65:12|39:1|72:1171|240:1318
10:1 454 in a Model A using a 65 Stang v8 3 row radiator w/electric fan. NEVER been over 190* in 3 years. Car is driven around town, highway...ect
They ask a question and then give you the answer. If your gona do it your way, do it, and stop waisting time asking questions. Then when it runs hot and you crack it look for another engine, simple.
call laurel mauntain mustang and ask for jason. they have one for the 5.0 conversion in the 65 mustang. it is a 3 row. they are pretty cheap. the phone number is 724-696-9665.
Im going to try a Ford tractor radiator in mine..(not running BBblue oval) but still. my thinking is..a tractor works hard, and doesnt move very fast when it does. therefore generating alot of heat. If this Ford 5000 generation radiator doesnt get the job done, than I guess my thinking is flawed.
There are a couple of "A"'s running around here with the 5000 radiators in them and they are doing a good job. Plus they are pretty reasonably priced. I have a Mustang radiator in my '26 and I can't keep it below 200 degrees this time of year. Just purchased a 3 row aluminum off the 'bay last week that I'm going to install.
My '31 A with a Cadillac 500 has a '65 Stang 3 row and always ran cool, it is in South Texas now and still no problems????
I am using the 460 in my roadster and it will need a damn good radiator to keep it cool. The mustang 6-8 cyl wont the job. Hwy cruisnin the small mustang may work but not in traffic or parades ect. Red lights will give you 20 degree increase in heat fast. A walker 4 row aluminum solves the problems along with a aux fan. Over heateing hotrods are no fun so my advise from experience is do it right the first time as its way cheaper.
ive been looking at some of the 5.0 conversion radiators. the prices on them arent too rediculous like walker or afco. ill give them a call. thanks.
Of all of the problems encountered in a rod overheating is one of the most miserable to try and live with. Cut corners in places that are the easiest to upgrade when more money is available. Put your available bucks in building a good foundation and everyone will be happier.
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