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Other Sources
Has anyone here used a radiator from another source besides A&C? I can find one cheaper but wanted to make sure it would work out.
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I finally settled on an AFCO Racing aluminum radiator. I had it modified by them removing the filler and adding AN fittings and a drain petcock. Full price with mods was like 250.00. I used the A&C lower mount and made upper mounts.
http://www.afabcorp.com/AFCO_Dynatec...ode=hp_Cooling Roscoe |
Special ordered mine from Griffin. Pet cocks top and bottom with Inlets and outlets where I wanted. I used the upper and lower mounts from A & C. Only regrets is I wished I slanted mine back instead of front. The manual shows it slanted towards the front. At high speeds I belive it acts as a lift to the front end where slanted back would cause force down.
Jim |
20" is too tall. 18" or 17" would work better. Make sure your inlet and outlet are on the correct side.:eek: I bought an ebay special. So far o.k
Ron |
I originally had a Griffin but after a year it leaked. Lower welds gave way. Threw it out and got the AFCO.
http://www.priveye.com/dls/rad.jpg Roscoe |
I agree with Jim. I slanted mine forward slightly.....wish I had slanted it back slightly. I may change it someday.
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Yup, Bob and I back and forth.
Some day need to meet up together. His Black, my Yellow. Like Bumble Beeeeees! |
Oh yeah, I also had Griffin remove the filler neck, didn't need it because you can't get at it, hardly!
I have a perfectly good 22x18 standard Griffin for Ford Pt # BCI-65005, make me an offer. I ran it for about a year then changed it out. New from Summit was $270.00 plus shipping. No Leaks! Jim |
One more thing, I originally bought mine radiator from Sonny at A & C, it was a black painted recored radiator out of who knows what. I returned it no problems, Joe took it back after I complained. Love those guys on Dole street but you can get your parts from others.
Jim |
Radiator
Thank guys, great help, I will definately look into leaning back instead of front while i'm at this point in the build.
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Went with a custom AFCO. Nice folks. Built my own mounts. Wanted it to tilt back like the originals. Like the look.
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I'm using one from Howe Racing....no radiator cap...
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