We're building a 32 that needs a chopped radiator. 3" to be exact and I know cooling isn't something you want to go cheap on but we don't want to have to get a custom radiator built and I found these on E-bay. Anyone used one before? Any info would help, thanks item number:180287649876 http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/32-F...39:1|66:2|65:10|240:1318&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14
Thanks for the link. I may go this route with my Model A. So here's a questions, should I use a 32 or Model A radiator for a Model A with a stock height 32 grill shell? I assume either one would work fine, but . . . .
Their feedback is good, and a number of people have bought the same radiator you're looking at. You might contact some of those who've bought them and ask what they think of the radiator.
woof! the welds between the tank and core near the return outlet look like crap. May be just fine but I would suspect trouble from those spots before too long.
1000 HP? That sounds a bit optimistic. There are numerous aluminum radiator makers that have cropped up here and there. It’s not really all that surprising considering that the stock materials are pretty generic. Most of these all use the same components. The price all comes down to how much the craftsman is willing to work for. I’ve installed several AFCO radiators and I am happy with them, others wouldn’t own one. All you can go on with this guy is his ebay feedback.
Ive got one in my Model A. Doesnt get over 160 on the hottest day. I need to up my thermostat. they work great!
yeah 1000hp seems a bit much. especially for the price. we're only running a stock 396 so i don't see that being the problem. for the price I think it might be worth just trying it. If it works I'll pass on the info to you guys and if it sucks i'll do the same.
If you mean a stock A or Deuce radiator, you won't get enough cooling for a modern motor. If you mean a modern radiator sized to fit, use the '32 size for the '32 shell. As far as the Ebay radiators go, Ebay has no bargains. You can find most anything you want (Except 1910-1916 Spaulding stuff)but you will pay the going price. Really cheap radiators will be worth just that.IMHO.
I just bought a similar radiator off ebay from Superior radiator for $200. I haven't used it yet, but the quality land welds were pretty nice.
Depends on what his testing air flow CFM is. One of the magazine advertisers was pushing a 16" electric fan that could move 2400 CFM or some outrageous claim. A friend bought one, lackluster to say the least. When asked about their claims being a "little" generous they stated that they test these fans at 28 Volts with no restrictions or some other BS. Any time I see a radiator manufacturer claim these types of numbers without quoting the testing statistics I am amused. AFCO is decent stuff, if not a bit crude in construction. I really don't care for their dealer policies otherwise I would still be a dealer.
They use that name Rand thinking that people will associate it with Ingersoll-Rand. I bet it's made in China for that price. Look at the "Rand" tools they sell -- they look like the same exact generic tools they sell at Harbor Freight. The tools just say "drop forged" with no brand name, and they have lots of extra steel around the box end wrenches to make up for the fact they're using cheap steel. I bet if you flip the tool over, the other side just says "China". They put the "Rand" name on the plastic holder the tools are snapped in.
I have that exact "rand" radiator from the same guy in my Model A. It is definetly a made in China item. But the quality wasn't to bad. The only complaint so far is that the two bottom brackets weren't even with each other. I had to put a extra piece of rubber under one side. But saying that I haven't had the car on the road yet either. But have ran it quite a bit and it seems to cool my 500 caddy motor OK idleing for a while and revving it a little. Should be on the road in the next couple weeks so we'll see for sure.
i'm in the middle of putting one in my 51 chevy car with a small block looks really good, i did have to trim the mounting a little bit and drill the mounting holes but when did you buy something that really just bolted in like they said no matter who made it!! lol kevin
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