Upgraded Radiator?

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  1. 129saleen New Member

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    What is a good aftermarket radiator to put on my saleen?
    What will it help?
    Someone told me to put a new one on since i got the KB...
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    A cheap, easy upgrade is the 2003/04 SVT cobra radiator, i put that in my saleen with little modification, it seems to run cooler, but I dont have any hard data.
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    I put a Fluidyne in mine. It was like 389 shipped from HorsepowerFreaks.com at the time. I had to make new holes for the expansion tank as the new radiator was a bit deeper.

    Here's a pic of stock vs fluidyne:
    http://www.bluegt.com/fluidyne.jpg
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    so thicker=better.....what about the fan does it matter if there is one or two?
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    Hey SStrayer can you give me a part # for that radiator please????
    I cant figure out on the site which one it is...
    Thanks..
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    These are the part numbers on HorsepowerFreaks:

    Ford Mustang (97-04) manual transmission, 2 Row,
    #11833
    MSRP 469.95
    Sale 365.02

    Ford Mustang (97-04) 2-Row, Auto Transmission,
    #11834
    MSRP 499.95
    Sale 388.32

    They are listed different than Fluidyne's part numbers:
    FHP20-97MU 97-04 Mustang 2-Row Radiator
    FHP20A-97MU 97-04 Mustang 2-Row Radiator AT

    If you use search on HorsepowerFreaks.com with the fluidyne part numbers, it should take you to the correct radiator.

    Shaun
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    Joe's radiator, the one Saleen Mike posted is the best radiator you can buy for your particular car, hands down, but it is pricey. Go with the Fluidyne if you want a decent radiator at a good price like Shaun.
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    Shaun, I noticed that radiator at the Crystal Cove show last Saturday but didn’t think to look at the expansion tank mod. Do you have any before/after temp numbers?
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    Sorry Dennis but I do not.

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