radiator, smog-pump, plugs and wires

tuco · 03-02-2002, 03:28 PM

Helo everyone, this is my first experience in a chat room. My intentions are to gain knowlege and on how to costumize my mustang. I own a 92' lx. I have a couple of questions concerning what would be the recomended upgrade for a radiator? (aluminum, 3 rows)
There is to many companies out there. Is there one of preference among the mustang buffs? I also want to supercharge my ride in the future. I would like to slowly upgrade all the components in the car to match with the horspower gianed by adding air boost.

302 LX Eric · 03-02-2002, 03:56 PM

Welcome to the Board.

As far as customizing your Mustang, can you give a little detail about what you've got done so far? Or are you completely stock?

Recently, there have been several posts concerning quality radiator brands. Just check the first few pages of post topics - I'm sure you will see at least one or two good threads.

I personally have a Griffin radiator. Very nice piece. Cools very well and looks sharp.

Good luck,
E

tuco · 03-02-2002, 06:29 PM

Thanks for responding, I will check it out!
My car's specs. 160 kmiles stock motor. When I purchased the car, it came with a few goodies: centerforce cobra clutch, K&N air filter, an upgraded fuel pump, nitruous, chip, rpm tach, and H-pipes. I have not added anything to it, yet.

tireburner163 · 03-03-2002, 01:40 AM

nitruous...ummmm...do you mean nitrous? What HP shot are you running?

With 160K miles I would first rebuild the engine. With miles that high, I would with think a blower would be risky.

Coupe5oh · 03-03-2002, 02:04 AM

An a-trim blower might work on a block with higher mileage, but it is always better to prep your shortblock with stronger rods, crank...ect as far as the radiator, i bought a HD radiator from pepboys, it is bigger, and works just fine, it might be a lil heavier than a griffin, or one of those high dollar ones, smogpump can be removed, but you may need it for emmisions testing, or if you have catylytic coverters, also, you might want some rear gears....

03-02-2002, 03:28 PM	#1
tuco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 20	radiator, smog-pump, plugs and wires Helo everyone, this is my first experience in a chat room. My intentions are to gain knowlege and on how to costumize my mustang. I own a 92' lx. I have a couple of questions concerning what would be the recomended upgrade for a radiator? (aluminum, 3 rows) There is to many companies out there. Is there one of preference among the mustang buffs? I also want to supercharge my ride in the future. I would like to slowly upgrade all the components in the car to match with the horspower gianed by adding air boost.

03-02-2002, 03:56 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Welcome to the Board. As far as customizing your Mustang, can you give a little detail about what you've got done so far? Or are you completely stock? Recently, there have been several posts concerning quality radiator brands. Just check the first few pages of post topics - I'm sure you will see at least one or two good threads. I personally have a Griffin radiator. Very nice piece. Cools very well and looks sharp. Good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

03-03-2002, 01:40 AM	#4
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	nitruous...ummmm...do you mean nitrous? What HP shot are you running? With 160K miles I would first rebuild the engine. With miles that high, I would with think a blower would be risky. __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

03-03-2002, 02:04 AM	#5
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	An a-trim blower might work on a block with higher mileage, but it is always better to prep your shortblock with stronger rods, crank...ect as far as the radiator, i bought a HD radiator from pepboys, it is bigger, and works just fine, it might be a lil heavier than a griffin, or one of those high dollar ones, smogpump can be removed, but you may need it for emmisions testing, or if you have catylytic coverters, also, you might want some rear gears.... __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

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03-02-2002, 06:29 PM	#3
tuco Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Utah Posts: 20	Thanks for responding, I will check it out! My car's specs. 160 kmiles stock motor. When I purchased the car, it came with a few goodies: centerforce cobra clutch, K&N air filter, an upgraded fuel pump, nitruous, chip, rpm tach, and H-pipes. I have not added anything to it, yet.