I'm sure this has been discussed to death on this site but........... I'm a new member. I have a good solid '50 Tudor sedan in which I plan to install a fatman stub/Mustang II suspension system. A healthy small block ford with either a T-5 or Tremec TKO transmission will be used. My Questions: What long tube headers will work without interfering with the clutch linkage? Is there a hydraulic throw-out bearing that will work? How much does the stub lower the front of the car using stock mustang springs? Will the stock radiator cool a small block? Thanks -- Chuck
1~you might have to do a custom install for proper fit to get the bends and clearance right. 2~don't know 3~not sure 4~and no...if you're doin' all those other changes i'd run a new radiator... plus the flathead rads. have the 2 outlets and inlets for the 2 water pumps... good luck...
jimmy and i put a 427 ford w/ 4speed, and factory long cast headers in a shoebox not to long ago. we used a wilwood master, and mcleod hydro. bearing. it work out very nice. we also did a fat man fab front end on it. it is a very nice kit.
I second that. Time to put your boots on and start lookin at some vans in the junk yard. Molester vans have always yielded nice radiators for this conversion. **x
Thanks for the responses. I thought the Hydraulic throw out was available and should solve any clearance problems. I used a stock radiator in a 36 Ford with a sbf and it cooled with no problems. I will have to get out the tape measure and see what will fit. Summit lists some universal aluminum radiators that are reasonably priced - maybe one of those will work. I will give fatman a call on the headers, they should know. -- Chuck
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