Classic Mustangs (Tech) Technical discussions about the Mustangs of yester-year.

Bulletproof Cooling Recommendations

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 25, 2010 | 06:07 PM
  #11  
OCHOHILL's Avatar
OCHOHILL
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 459
From: az
Default

Originally Posted by Iskwezm
My buddy has a stock 3 core radiator with a Spal 16" fan it cools his 347 to about 185-190 on a 90+* day.Usually it runs at about 175-180*

I went with a 28X19 Nothern,Taurus fan and Meizere 55GPM pump.
28x19??? Isn't the bottom 3" behind the front crossmember. I suppose if the fan is pulling there it helps.

I ran a 28x16 norther radiator. You have to cut up the radiator support to move it forward and to open up the hole. The Taurus fan fits nicely if you move the engine back an inch or so. You can also run a mechanical fan without moving the engine back.

Be prepared, bulletproof cooling means modifying stock.
Old May 25, 2010 | 11:52 PM
  #12  
68EFIvert's Avatar
68EFIvert
3rd Gear Member
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 682
From: Washington
Default

I used a custom radiator from wizardcooling.com. It is beautiful and works as good as it looks. He hooked me up with 4 9" fans. 2 come on at 180 and the other two at 195. I am also running a Meziere 55 gph electric water pump. The car actually runs cooler while sitting in traffic than while cruizing. I am running a blower on my car now. The radiator is going to run you a bit more than a griffin and a single electric fan but worth it IMO.

Make sure you are very cautious of the fan depth if you plan on running a blower. I only have about 2" of clearance between the crank pulley and the radiator. That made me have to go with a dual fan setup or what Scott at wizardcooling.com suggested, 4 fans. I ended up going with a dual pass (both inlet and outlet on the same side) so that I had clearance for the upper radiator hose. Depending on the type of blower you may use you may need to do the same. Here are a couple pictures.

http://wizardcooling.com/



Last edited by 68EFIvert; May 26, 2010 at 12:04 AM.
Old May 26, 2010 | 07:25 AM
  #13  
ozarks06's Avatar
ozarks06
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 439
From: MO
Default

68EFIvert, that fan setup is a thing of beauty, as is the whole car!
Old May 27, 2010 | 01:49 AM
  #14  
Aussie66Fastback's Avatar
Aussie66Fastback
5th Gear Member
 
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,266
From: Australia
Default

i had a little party in my shorts when i saw that engine bay, 68efivert.
that is automotive **** right there
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 06:24 PM
  #15  
robv's Avatar
robv
 
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 10
From: california
Default

Originally Posted by ozarks06
I have a 24 X 19 Griffin radiator with a 95 Taurus 3.8L fan. It cools extremely well - never gets above about 195, even in the hottest weather in creeping Branson, MO traffic. It's cheap too - $200 for the radiator and $35 for the fan (and $95 for a new fan motor after the junkyard motor died).
where did you find the radiator for $200? everywhere i look they are $400+
Old Sep 29, 2011 | 08:02 PM
  #16  
ozarks06's Avatar
ozarks06
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 439
From: MO
Default

Originally Posted by robv
where did you find the radiator for $200? everywhere i look they are $400+
If I remember right, this is it:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-1-26202-X/

Last edited by ozarks06; Sep 29, 2011 at 08:11 PM.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
BOB ROME
5.0L (1979-1995) Mustang
3
Jul 26, 2023 01:54 PM
bradleyb
Classic Mustangs (Tech)
3
Nov 27, 2015 07:50 PM
bradleyb
California Regional Chapter
0
Oct 1, 2015 01:02 AM
UrS4
S197 Handling Section
1
Sep 30, 2015 10:13 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:40 PM.