302blue66

I have a 1966 mustang with a mildly built 302, stock radiator, and stock fan. Recently I have been having issues with it overheating even after I ran some cleaner through the radiator. I'm assuming my best option would be to buy a new aluminum radiator but I'm having a hard time finding one for an automatic. Could someone point me in the right direction?

TomKat

i got mine from sacramento-mustang.com works great. I'm sure there are other mustang specific websites that sell them.

302blue66

$220 seems a little pricey though
http://store.sacramento-mustang.com/...iator-p13.aspx

wgc68nyc

Is this overheating a new problem? Did it work well before? If that is the case the radiator might not be the problem. Considering it is only March and you are down in TN I would suggest getting a decent rad since the summer will take its tool.

I got a Champion 3 row, a real SPAL fan, and the right thermostat even the hottest days were no match.

302blue66

It's not really a new problem. I've had issues with it before. I brought it to a mechanic and they told me the radiator is so old and clogged up that it just needs replacing

wgc68nyc

A radiator swap is a pretty easy DIY project but I don't know how much cheaper you are going to be able to go.

Here is who I used. They were even nice enough to allow me to return the shroud and the Chinese fan that I didn't end up using:

http://www.performancecooling.com/servlet/StoreFront

I also used a 17in curved hipo SPAL

302blue66

Does this seem like a good deal?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALL-ALUMINUM...ht_5201wt_1208

wgc68nyc

If I had a 66 and not a 68 and knew what I know now I would buy that one.

Airflow is big so if you have trouble in the dead of summer start looking at one of these:

get a 16in puller

http://www.spalusa.com/store/main.as...oryBody&c=FAHI

302blue66

Okay thanks. I guess I'll go ahead and order that radiator

TomKat

well for 220 for me wasn't the problem the idea of it overheating was... so i paid the price its good quality id rather spend more $ to have it last and work properly and why go cheap on your classic car its investment my 2 cents