Ron Davis Radiators

red93gt1 · 10-02-2001, 11:12 AM

I was wondering how good of a product these are? Are any modifications necessary for installation or is it a straight swap? Thanks.

91GTturbo · 10-02-2001, 04:22 PM

I just installed one and it was a straight forward installation. Downs Ford is selling the radiator + hold down for $275. If you don't use their hold down, the existing brackets have to be modified slightly as this radiator is wider than the factory radiator. The radiator itself looks great, solid aluminum and keeps my car cooler with it and a 180 thermostat than the factory radiator and a 160 thermostat.

Rick 91GT · 10-02-2001, 09:01 PM

Another thing is they do not have drain pet-cocks so you need to pull the bottom hose to drain the radiator, not a real issue. I suggest getting a electric fan so you don't need to drill mounting holes for the factory shroud. My 16" Perma-cool works great, I have a Stewart H2O pump and a 180 thermo, I can drive with out the fan on most of the time if I am crusing and it may reach 180 degrees, usually runs around 175.

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10-02-2001, 11:12 AM	#1
red93gt1 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Frederick, MD, USA Posts: 14	Ron Davis Radiators I was wondering how good of a product these are? Are any modifications necessary for installation or is it a straight swap? Thanks.

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10-02-2001, 04:22 PM	#2
91GTturbo Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Valdese, NC Posts: 361	I just installed one and it was a straight forward installation. Downs Ford is selling the radiator + hold down for $275. If you don't use their hold down, the existing brackets have to be modified slightly as this radiator is wider than the factory radiator. The radiator itself looks great, solid aluminum and keeps my car cooler with it and a 180 thermostat than the factory radiator and a 160 thermostat.

10-02-2001, 09:01 PM	#3
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Another thing is they do not have drain pet-cocks so you need to pull the bottom hose to drain the radiator, not a real issue. I suggest getting a electric fan so you don't need to drill mounting holes for the factory shroud. My 16" Perma-cool works great, I have a Stewart H2O pump and a 180 thermo, I can drive with out the fan on most of the time if I am crusing and it may reach 180 degrees, usually runs around 175. ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree