Radiator question
06-18-2010, 11:58 PM
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I don't like a lot of kits, especially theirs. They use polyurethane bushings everywhere which can cause a lot of squeaks and a needlessly rough ride. I've also heard their shocks are on the mushy side.
I prefer to piece together suspension components. John over at OpenTracker Racing Products has a lot of good stuff. Give him a call if you're planning on doing a lot of suspension work. At the very least, I highly recommend a set of roller spring perches.
I prefer to piece together suspension components. John over at OpenTracker Racing Products has a lot of good stuff. Give him a call if you're planning on doing a lot of suspension work. At the very least, I highly recommend a set of roller spring perches.
06-25-2010, 07:40 PM
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Ok so the radiator has finally arrived and I am preparing to put it in. So here are the pics of the original radiator out of the car and the engine bay. Also on a side note can anyone chime in if that's a clutch fan in the picture?
06-25-2010, 11:12 PM
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Yes, although it looks like one of the cheaper centrifugal units. The nicer units have a bimetal coil on the front that reacts to temperature changes to 'switch' the fan on and off. They cost more but are worth the extra expense.
06-30-2010, 02:54 PM
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The kit I bought from CJ's was great had everything I needed minus a few parts which I bought at a local auto parts store.
So kit came with all clamps hoses and a 3 row radiator. I purchased separately the following:
Thermostat w/new gasket -160 degrees
New rubber hoses for the automatic cooling lines
16lbs radiator cap with pressure relief
I will post the pics of the finished install later. I still have them on the camera.
So kit came with all clamps hoses and a 3 row radiator. I purchased separately the following:
Thermostat w/new gasket -160 degrees
New rubber hoses for the automatic cooling lines
16lbs radiator cap with pressure relief
I will post the pics of the finished install later. I still have them on the camera.
07-02-2010, 06:05 PM
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Hello All. My first time on this fourm but a life timmer on old mustangs as I own Palm Beach Mustangs and we just service/restore/sell just 65 to 73 and have done it for over 25 years for a living so iv seen a few. Well any way i just wanted to say that iv been getting All Alum. Rads from a guy on e-bay for like 169 and they are great! They fit great. They have 2 big cores and iv used apx 10 of them now and havent had a problem. But if stock is what your looking for the the 3 row is the way to go.
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