Aluminum Radiators 69-302

[j69302]

I'm looking at getting an aluminum radiator. I have a 302 with C4 transmission and currently the transmission cooler lines are hooked into the radiator. The engine has a mild cam, full length headers, and Edelbrock RPM heads and intake. I currently have a repoduction style 4 core bolt in(20") radiator and it stays cool until I get into stop and go on mildy hot days(80-90), And above that it runs pretty hot but never overheated.

I would like to know what aluminum radiators people here are using. If you have the part number and manufacturer that would be great.

I would like to know how they fit. I want one that will bolt right in with little to no modification. I ask this because my current "bolt in direct replacement" was WAY to tall and the cap hit the hood and eventually cracked the filler neck.

I was looking at this Griffin one from summit, not for any particular reason, its just one I cam across. http://store.summitracing.com/defau...eywordSearch&DDS=1&N=115&target=egnsearch.asp

and also this one, from califnoria mustang - http://store.cal-mustang.com/showdetl-7-7113-19-0.html

I understand some are epoxied and some are welded or brazed. I dont know if the Griffen one above is epoxied or not, but I have heard that the epoxy can soften from the heat and leak.

This car is my daily driver and and the radiator is starting to leak from the core and I appreciate anyones advice and suggestions.

 

[LMan]

"Aluminum radiator" will net you 169 threads in this forum alone.

 

[wild70stang]

"Aluminum radiator" will net you 169 threads in this forum alone.

Summit is really good with radiators. Just go measure your maximum clearance and then search.

 

[EmberGuitar]

Ron Davis Racing Products has some of the best aluminum radiators in town.


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[jspagna1]

Mustangs Plus is a good source for aluminum radiators. I always had problems with overheating until I got a Griffin aluminum radiator. Went with s 160* thermostat. Not sure where your located, but there is a guy who is always at Carlisle,PA. and he has aluminum radiators for anything and his prices are very good. That is where I picked mine up. Spring Carlisle is coming. Good luck.

 

[Sicarius428]

Radiator might help but it sounds like you don't have enough fan to pull air through at a stop. I would also consider a better fan and not just a radiator.
Kevin

 

[HookandLadder]

http://www.northernfactory.com/HP/default.asp

Cheaper than Griffin or permacool and just as good. Had mine 6 years now with NO trouble at all.

 

[bnickel]

you can upgrade to the much better 24" rad and add a shroud and a clutch fan for less than an aluminum radiator by itself at least one that's made to fit and is good quality anyway. i have a 351w with ac, ps and a higher lift cam and it will idle all day long in 100+ degree heat and never get hot with a 24" copper/brass rad with shroud and clutch fan. just a suggestion. also consider a higher flow water pump as well. IMHO aluminum radiators are a big waste of money for a street car unless you just want the extra "Bling" factor or the measly weight savings. though any weight saving off the front of a stang is good, in a street car there are better places to spend your money.

 

[dennis112]

you can upgrade to the much better 24" rad and add a shroud and a clutch fan for less than an aluminum radiator by itself at least one that's made to fit and is good quality anyway. i have a 351w with ac, ps and a higher lift cam and it will idle all day long in 100+ degree heat and never get hot with a 24" copper/brass rad with shroud and clutch fan. just a suggestion. also consider a higher flow water pump as well. IMHO aluminum radiators are a big waste of money for a street car unless you just want the extra "Bling" factor or the measly weight savings. though any weight saving off the front of a stang is good, in a street car there are better places to spend your money.

Good advice. I run a 24" wide (4 row) 67/68 SB copper radiator with my 393 and have no cooling issues in the hottest of weather even during hard runs and lots of idling. None, nada.
I did have some overheating before when I had a 20" wide 2 row one.

My only other cooling mod is a clutch fan. I originally was going to spring for a shroud, but found that it is not needed with my combo.

I personally like the stock look of the copper radiator, but I am a sleeper kind of guy. . . . . .

 

[chromedog]

the summit brand is actually a northern. this is what i have in my 65... the only issue i have is that i have a late model 351 (radiator inlet on the passenger side) and finding a lower hose to fit was a b%#$*

 

[liferadiator]

I suggest you visit Ron Davis. Quite cool company that customizes aluminum radiators.

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[CochinoFilipino]

"Aluminum radiator" will net you 169 threads in this forum alone.

But sometimes new products come to market or a new member joins with new information.