Just finised the frame for my sedan and was wondering what radiator I sould look for. The frame is 24" inside the rails, and I will be running a sbc with a auto trans. Don't want to spend a whole lot of money but I may have to.
alot of us in fort worth have used the same ones that come in 66 mustangs they also have a cooler built in. p.m. mark x they are $125 i think i lowered my shell almost five inches and the radiator is on top of the cross member so you should have plenty of room to use it
do the mustang rads fit inside the grille shell good? and is that in a 28-9 shell or 30-31 shell, im looking to use something less pricy too. Hey sprout hows it goin? ***US
I used a '65 Mustang unit. 3 row core,with a trans.cooler on the bottom.(350/p.g.) Brand new,Advance auto.$165. no problems. I did have to trim the side mounting flanges by about a 1/4". fits a '32 shell great. Sparky
Somebody posted this awhile back-Modine# 2301- Fits 'Duce grill shell- Application is '66 Mustang- 3 row, 21h X 19.5 wide- 2' in, 1.75 out on right
[ QUOTE ] Mustang it will be. Thanks fellas. [/ QUOTE ] Never go cheap on cooling. You dont want to be sitting in the parking lot when your buddies are cruzing
mine is a 30/31 shell it fits fine. i have also seen the same one in a 28/29,and in a t shell so your covered.as far as "going cheap on a cooling system" it is more than enough radiator for the job,and it's a good deal so i wouldn't worry about it.
Got the same info to use the MUSTANG radiator about a year ago from here on the HAMB. Bought mine from Autozone($125.00),its an item they keep in stock the counter guy told me. Has worked perfect for me. Always around 175 degrees.
It worked so well on my 29 truck we thought what the hell and put one on my buds T-Bucket. 60 over 350 SBC,11.1 comp.,2800 stall converter and normal temp runs 185 degrees,sometimes around 205 and never more. Notice I said normal........he has a very heavy right foot.
You know at the time it didn't seem like a dumb idea to stand in front of a car and take a burnout picture...... Don't drink and take pictures!
Here you go...... http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=11756&item=3865460179&rd=1 But have him measure it before he sends it to you.
Just building a frame to hold the Mustang rad I was about to order for my 29. Might check out this ford unit as the rounded top corners might make for a better fit. Wonder if the price here in canada is as reasonable as the ebay one. Found the mustang rad in Canada for about 150 in US $ . Napa here in Canada wanted $325 US whereas Napa in US has it for $207 US Just an after thought. The tractor rad won't have the ****** cooler so will need separate unit with it.
Sprout and 38racing.....try Mustangs Plus....I bought several 3 and 4 row radiators from these guys....they always have it in stock and the shipping was cheap....look for the Cooling catagory under parts www.mustangsplus.com
Thanks. Their price is about same as my canadian source if I have to pay UPS brokerage ripoff charges. I found the Ford tractor one here in Canada at $240 in US$ but it was a 4 row without cooler. That unit does come also with a cooler from what I found surfing. I liked the dimensions and shape of it. Also top hose is further to the right.
old thread I know, but why make a new one... what upper and lower radiator hoses does everyone use with their Mustang radiator and a SBC? TIA -Marc
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