steel1

I want to upgrade my radiator in my 93GT, the stock one has been flushed and I installed a 180* stat , water pump works fine, no leaks in system. Stock radiator does still have some crud in it and the car runs hotter than I would like, 205-210*. I'm trying to decide between a single row or double row aluminum radiator, both w/1inch tubes.My car just your basic intake,exhaust,maf,tb,cai,gear upgrades and will probably neversee 300hp. So I'm wondering if the 2 row would be overkill? Would the 1 row drop the temp 10-15* and save me some $$ or should I go 2 row for the extra $$. Oh yeah, I still have the stock clutch fan, which operates fine.

Chrisinkw

i am actually wondering about the same thing
I would have to change the t stat too is it better to go to a 180 deg one over a stock?
i just put a new water pump in the car
it smells and feels hot but the gueage never gets very highg so the guage might be done too

FivePointOhh

summit dual row alum. rad for 258. cant beat it. i have it and i run at 185-190 all day long with stock fan and no fan shroud. just as an FYI 205-210 is normal.

FivePointOhh

never rely on the stock gauges. my oil pressure always read almost nothing and temp was running always around the L in normal which i knew was wrong. installed aftermarket mechanical gauges and everything is right where it should be.

TwotoneVert

I had to replace my rad last year, O-Riely has a 2 row HD for about 99.00. I was on a limited budget at the time. If you can swing it, Fluidine makes a great radiator.

luckythirteen13

get the two row

FivePointOhh

fluidine = summit rad

ponyboy302

2 row is definately not over kill id even get a ford racing aluminum 3 row .. that with mild mods and the 180 youll never hit 200

Chrisinkw

why is the 180 deg thermostat better?

steel1

I know 205-210* is considered normal, but I was trying to free-up a few ponies and run it cooler. I think I will go with the 2row, thanks for the help. In response to Chrisinkw... the stock stat was 195*, meaning it did not open and let coolant circulate through the radiator until the temp reach around 195*, the 180*starts this process at around ...180*, allowing the overall coolant temp to be lower. In my case my radiator has some blockage and I am not getting the full benefit. Lowering the operating temp. of the motor increases its ability to produce power.