Radiator problems

69PonyRider · 09-04-2001, 01:16 AM

Hey you guys, this will be my first post in this board, seems like there is a bunch of people that know what they are talking about so i think i might get some good advice out of this...anyways...my radiator somehow got loose and hit the fan while running and slashed the radiator pretty bad and leaked all the water, i was wondering if any radiator that fits is good to put on the car or does it have to be a special kind for that engine? for now i just want a temporary one to have the car running, nothing high-tec, but now that im here what are some good performance radiators that you guys have seen or have, and how much would they be. Well thanx you guys.

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351 Cleveland engine, 4-barrel Holley carb, Edelbrock alum intake, MSD ign, 2 chmbr flowmaster, C-6 tranny, on a 69 coupe ...........UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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jwboner · 09-04-2001, 02:34 AM

Usually the engine doesn't matter what radiator you have other than the # of rows. A radiator shop can repair it by closing off the rows that were cut, decreasing the effiency of it and possibly leaking later depending on how good they repaired it. If you don't already have a backup it will either be a long time before you get one or it will be expensive. Most radiators for mustangs are available in aluminum but not sure for your application because I never really looked.

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Clark Rodgers · 09-04-2001, 08:53 AM

I agree with JW, as long as the hoses fit and it can be secured, it will work. In my 69 I originally had a 2 core radiator which always ran hot. Installed an original style 3 core unit have not had a problem since. You can always go with a Griffin, but look at National Parts Depot they offer Modine stock replacements.

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69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

Kisner · 09-04-2001, 10:38 AM

Had to replace the radiator in my 68 coupe about a year ago. Wasn't concerned with it being Concours correct or anything so I bought a new 3-row at AutoZone for $130. Looked very close to original to me, good quality, and was a lot cheaper than Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, or the other guys specializing in Mustang parts.

09-04-2001, 01:16 AM	#1
69PonyRider Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Hawthorne, CA Posts: 9	Radiator problems Hey you guys, this will be my first post in this board, seems like there is a bunch of people that know what they are talking about so i think i might get some good advice out of this...anyways...my radiator somehow got loose and hit the fan while running and slashed the radiator pretty bad and leaked all the water, i was wondering if any radiator that fits is good to put on the car or does it have to be a special kind for that engine? for now i just want a temporary one to have the car running, nothing high-tec, but now that im here what are some good performance radiators that you guys have seen or have, and how much would they be. Well thanx you guys. ------------------ 351 Cleveland engine, 4-barrel Holley carb, Edelbrock alum intake, MSD ign, 2 chmbr flowmaster, C-6 tranny, on a 69 coupe ...........UNDER CONSTRUCTION [This message has been edited by 69PonyRider (edited 09-05-2001).]

09-04-2001, 02:34 AM	#2
jwboner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Under the hood Posts: 164	Usually the engine doesn't matter what radiator you have other than the # of rows. A radiator shop can repair it by closing off the rows that were cut, decreasing the effiency of it and possibly leaking later depending on how good they repaired it. If you don't already have a backup it will either be a long time before you get one or it will be expensive. Most radiators for mustangs are available in aluminum but not sure for your application because I never really looked. ------------------ 65 fastback 347 DFI injected, TFS heads, T5, 4.11 9", tc subframe conns, torq thrust D's A little history lesson using today's tech.

09-04-2001, 08:53 AM	#3
Clark Rodgers Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Rowlett,Texas Posts: 306	I agree with JW, as long as the hoses fit and it can be secured, it will work. In my 69 I originally had a 2 core radiator which always ran hot. Installed an original style 3 core unit have not had a problem since. You can always go with a Griffin, but look at National Parts Depot they offer Modine stock replacements. ------------------ 69 351W Sportsroof deluxe

09-04-2001, 10:38 AM	#4
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	Had to replace the radiator in my 68 coupe about a year ago. Wasn't concerned with it being Concours correct or anything so I bought a new 3-row at AutoZone for $130. Looked very close to original to me, good quality, and was a lot cheaper than Mustangs Unlimited, NPD, or the other guys specializing in Mustang parts.