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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Default Radiator size

I want to cut my radiator opening to allow for a larger radiator. How big have you guys been able to fit into a 65-66?
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:28 PM
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Default RE: Radiator size

why don't you just upgrade to a 3 or 4 row radiator, or aluminum one? I don't see the benefit of cutting up the radiator support to fit something bigger
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 08:58 PM
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Default RE: Radiator size

i got a nice alum radiator from jegs it was 300$ direct bolt in from northern but heres a link to modding the support and the battery tray etc http://www.mustangsteve.com/radiators.html
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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Default RE: Radiator size

Agree..there's no need to cut your core support and put in an oversized radiator. Get a universal aluminum unit that's around 19x22" and you can mount it up nicely.
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Default RE: Radiator size

Dont cut the radiator support. The previous Douche bag cut mine all up i had to replace it with a new one. Just get a 4 row aluminum radiator, dont cut anypart of the car.
Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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[align=left]If you want a great radiator at a budget price, try this guy.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=190164858836

His aluminum radiators are built great and he is great with his customer service. He has radiators for all years. I bought one and I am very pleased. I can't wait to install it.
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Old Jan 5, 2008 | 11:53 PM
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Default RE: Radiator size

I second the 2 core Norther Rad. ITs 2 core but each core is about 1.25" wide

I have one air temps here get above 108F in the summer all the time and its always cools enough even in traffic. (im also using black magic electric fan too)

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