2 row or 3 row Radiator
03-09-2011, 06:32 PM
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2 row or 3 row Radiator
What's the difference between a 2 row and a 3 row Radiator and what's in a stock 65 Inline 6?
03-09-2011, 06:40 PM
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I'm not sure how many rows the I6 radiators were, but basically the more rows the more cooling capacity (to an extent).
03-09-2011, 07:24 PM
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I would think they are only 2 row. The straight six's ran pretty cool. I can look on my car this weekend if no one replies with a confirmation.
03-09-2011, 07:41 PM
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More rows = thicker radiators = more heat dissipation.
03-09-2011, 09:04 PM
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Good luck finding a 2-row if you really wanted one.
03-10-2011, 05:40 AM
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O.k. I will go with a 3-row then, thanks for the help!!
03-10-2011, 08:39 AM
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The shop near here keeps a pile of used Mustang radiators, mostly for people who want an original 2-row radiator.
Most manufacturers have dropped 2-row replacements.
03-10-2011, 09:07 AM
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Not to threadjack, but how do you tell how many rows a radiator has? This is new for me.
03-10-2011, 01:18 PM
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When I got my car I replaced the (broken) 2 row original with a new 3 row from CJ Pony parts or MU (I can't remember right now). Most suppliers have 3 row replacements that will fit in the stock location with no problem. Extra insurance to keep it cool. Unless you are restoring it concours I'd go with 3 rows.
03-10-2011, 01:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by
bluemustang1966
Not to threadjack, but how do you tell how many rows a radiator has? This is new for me.
Since these old radiators flow from top to bottom, as opposed to side to side, you just open the cap and count the number of rows.
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