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Old 11-19-2018, 07:13 AM
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I have a 1965 mustang (289, 4 speed) in which I will soon be replacing the radiator; it currently has the original mustang radiator in it but before I replace it with a new identical one------ this concern:

Down the road, I hope to install an air conditioner in the car and was wondering if the standard type radiator will be adequate to cool the motor with an a/c or should i replace it with something different -- thoughts and suggestions appreciated
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Old 11-19-2018, 08:20 AM
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Honestly, why replace it with old technology? Why not go with something like a Be Cool all aluminum radiator which will keep you engine cooler a whole lot better than some stock radiator?
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Old 11-20-2018, 10:36 AM
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if your engine is not bored out more than .030" and you have stock compression, a high efficiency 3 row rad from us radiators (coolcraft.com in arizona) with a stock fan shroud will work fine, and a good water pump like a flow klooler and brass milodon 180 degree t stat will also help.
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