what radiator ?

tinner · 06-19-2002, 06:30 PM

I need a radiator for 65 w/ a 408 w/ around 450 hp. What one would you all go with?

Kisner · 06-20-2002, 11:01 AM

I'd personally go with a 4-row 24-inch. Cheapest I found was at Autozone.

tinner · 06-24-2002, 09:51 PM

I was thinking of griffin or be cool is the auto zone one better?

Rev · 06-24-2002, 10:00 PM

With 408 CID and 450 HP, I think you are gonna need all the high tech al. radiator (translates to expensive) you can get.

I barely get by with a 4 row brass radiator in my '66 with a 335 HP 306, Edelbrock water pump, Shelby front valance, and an auxillary electric pusher fan in addition to a mechanically driven 5 bladed flex fan.

Rev

tinner · 06-27-2002, 09:45 PM

So do you think the Griffin 22" will keep it cool. I will have a CSI electric water pump , Mark 8 electric fan that puts out 5000cfm and a Shelby front valance w/ the spoiler.

tinner · 07-02-2002, 06:15 PM

Dave_C · 07-03-2002, 10:17 AM

The Griffin universal that Summit sells will do fine. I just put one in my 69. Mine is an Afco, but is just about identical to the Griffin.
Afco:
http://www.dragraceafco.com/

I used a 26"X19" in my 69 and had to cut the edges of the core support a little. Stock was 24" wide. A 22X19 should be a bolt in for you. Just have to make some brackets as these are "universal radiators.

You have two choices for outlets. Chevy style has the bottom hose on the passenger side and top on the driver's side. Ford and Mopar is reversed with the btoom hose ont he driver's side. 69 and earlier Mustangs have the bottom hose on the passenger side and will need the Chevy style radiator. You will also need new hoses to match the new locations. For the top hose I used a hose for a 70 Bronco with a 302. Fit perfect. The Bottom hose is Auto Zone # 103. Don't knwo the application. Just went through their hoses until I found one that worked.

It cools great. Made about a 15° temp difference vs a 3 core copper/brass.

Some pics on my page at:
http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpa...04&ck=&ver=3.0

For more pics click on "photo albums" on the right

Later,

David Cole

tinner · 07-03-2002, 11:31 PM

thanks for the help Dave and nice 69.

Rev · 07-05-2002, 04:54 PM

Tinner, the reason i didn't reply further is because I have no actual experience with the high fin count Al. radiators. All that I know about them is theoretical, and second hand . They should work alot better and they definitely cost a lot more. That's all I really know.

Rev

tinner · 07-05-2002, 08:26 PM

Thanks Rev all your help is appreciated and has have been ALOT of help.

06-19-2002, 06:30 PM	#1
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	what radiator ? I need a radiator for 65 w/ a 408 w/ around 450 hp. What one would you all go with? __________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

06-24-2002, 09:51 PM	#3
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	I was thinking of griffin or be cool is the auto zone one better? __________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

06-24-2002, 10:00 PM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	With 408 CID and 450 HP, I think you are gonna need all the high tech al. radiator (translates to expensive) you can get. I barely get by with a 4 row brass radiator in my '66 with a 335 HP 306, Edelbrock water pump, Shelby front valance, and an auxillary electric pusher fan in addition to a mechanically driven 5 bladed flex fan. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

06-27-2002, 09:45 PM	#5
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	So do you think the Griffin 22" will keep it cool. I will have a CSI electric water pump , Mark 8 electric fan that puts out 5000cfm and a Shelby front valance w/ the spoiler. __________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

07-02-2002, 06:15 PM	#6
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	__________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

06-20-2002, 11:01 AM	#2
Kisner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 290	I'd personally go with a 4-row 24-inch. Cheapest I found was at Autozone.

07-03-2002, 10:17 AM	#7
Dave_C Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Gadsden, Al Posts: 3	The Griffin universal that Summit sells will do fine. I just put one in my 69. Mine is an Afco, but is just about identical to the Griffin. Afco: http://www.dragraceafco.com/ I used a 26"X19" in my 69 and had to cut the edges of the core support a little. Stock was 24" wide. A 22X19 should be a bolt in for you. Just have to make some brackets as these are "universal radiators. You have two choices for outlets. Chevy style has the bottom hose on the passenger side and top on the driver's side. Ford and Mopar is reversed with the btoom hose ont he driver's side. 69 and earlier Mustangs have the bottom hose on the passenger side and will need the Chevy style radiator. You will also need new hoses to match the new locations. For the top hose I used a hose for a 70 Bronco with a 302. Fit perfect. The Bottom hose is Auto Zone # 103. Don't knwo the application. Just went through their hoses until I found one that worked. It cools great. Made about a 15° temp difference vs a 3 core copper/brass. Some pics on my page at: http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpa...04&ck=&ver=3.0 For more pics click on "photo albums" on the right Later, David Cole

07-03-2002, 11:31 PM	#8
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	thanks for the help Dave and nice 69. __________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

07-05-2002, 04:54 PM	#9
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Tinner, the reason i didn't reply further is because I have no actual experience with the high fin count Al. radiators. All that I know about them is theoretical, and second hand . They should work alot better and they definitely cost a lot more. That's all I really know. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

07-05-2002, 08:26 PM	#10
tinner Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: santa rosa ca. Posts: 121	Thanks Rev all your help is appreciated and has have been ALOT of help. __________________ 65 fastback Keith Craft 408w 11:1cr AFR205's , Vic Jr. , 750 Speed Demon , MSD Digital 6+ , Aeromotive fuel system , Hooker Super Comp ,Headers , Art Carr roller C-4 w/ 10" converter and trans brake

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