accobra66
03-11-2012, 11:38 AM
My original radiator has seen its better days after 14 years. I have a stock type copper radiator.
From what I have read most new radiators purchased from local parts stores are manufactured in China or Taiwan. Certainly do not want to go this route.
Engine: 351 W ~375 hp. Future plans are a Levy Stage IV motor so I think may want to build to that specification but I am not sure what that will entail as far as the upgrade. Suppose I should call Gordon.
Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan - extreme heat is not a concern
Not sure if I am going to go aluminum or copper. I have read the pro's and con's of each, frankly I think either would be fine. I will likely paint the aluminum radiator matt black as I prefer that look, would use Eastwood's radiator paint.
I really want to find something with the original tab design on top and bottom for mounting as per my original design. Not looking for a fabrication project if I can avoid it. I do plan on bracing the bottom of the radiator with the following reinforcement (have been meaning to do this for years, mind as well do it now).
http://www.breezeautomotive.com/details.php?prod_id=494&cat_id=17
Does anybody have pictures of how they mounted a radiator without the original style tabs?
I have found the following choices, opinions here?
http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog2/Cooling/radiators.htm
(First radiator listed - $299.95)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BCI-10165/
Does not seem to have the same type tabs on top for mounting. This concerns me as above.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-380477/
Not sure about the Summit store brand but does seem to have original style tabs.
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=M8005A+01
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=75852
Above two links are related, price scares me. Not sure where this thing is made.
http://www.usradiator.com/ford-mustang-1985-93-all-radiator.html
(High efficiency or Optima core model found at bottom?)
From what I have read most new radiators purchased from local parts stores are manufactured in China or Taiwan. Certainly do not want to go this route.
Engine: 351 W ~375 hp. Future plans are a Levy Stage IV motor so I think may want to build to that specification but I am not sure what that will entail as far as the upgrade. Suppose I should call Gordon.
Location: Upper Peninsula of Michigan - extreme heat is not a concern
Not sure if I am going to go aluminum or copper. I have read the pro's and con's of each, frankly I think either would be fine. I will likely paint the aluminum radiator matt black as I prefer that look, would use Eastwood's radiator paint.
I really want to find something with the original tab design on top and bottom for mounting as per my original design. Not looking for a fabrication project if I can avoid it. I do plan on bracing the bottom of the radiator with the following reinforcement (have been meaning to do this for years, mind as well do it now).
http://www.breezeautomotive.com/details.php?prod_id=494&cat_id=17
Does anybody have pictures of how they mounted a radiator without the original style tabs?
I have found the following choices, opinions here?
http://www.mustangdepot.com/OnLineCatalog2/Cooling/radiators.htm
(First radiator listed - $299.95)
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BCI-10165/
Does not seem to have the same type tabs on top for mounting. This concerns me as above.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-380477/
Not sure about the Summit store brand but does seem to have original style tabs.
http://www.mustangsunlimited.com/itemdy00.asp?T1=M8005A+01
http://vb.foureyedpride.com/showthread.php?t=75852
Above two links are related, price scares me. Not sure where this thing is made.
http://www.usradiator.com/ford-mustang-1985-93-all-radiator.html
(High efficiency or Optima core model found at bottom?)