Griffin radiator

jerrys84 · 06-26-2002, 12:08 PM

anyone using one, input pro or con appreciated..

my car runs at 200-210, with a 195 stat installed and a bottle of water wetter (lower'd the temp about 3 deg). going to try a 180 stat tonight, and if that does'nt lower the temp, it's a new radiator.. is $189.00 new, a decent price?

200-210 is'nt too bad, but last night sitting in traffic it again rose to 220 and at that temp the lifters start making noise, oil pressure shows 20 psi at idle..... fingers crossed

Kamaro Killer · 06-26-2002, 12:24 PM

I recently bought the 27" x 19" Griffin radiator from summit. The look/ quality is great, but the installation is a pain. If you are going to use the original fan shroud after installing the radiator, I would suggest getting a different style radiator. The fan shroud will fit up next to the new radiator, but the lower hose will prevent you from putting the overflow tank back on. I'm still unsure of how I am going to put the overflow tank back on, but if you would like, I could post a picture of what mine looks like. Take care, Keith.

Fostang · 06-26-2002, 02:02 PM

No complains here about my griffen. I did get an anode radiator cap to protect the aluminum. Also a good idea to change antifreeze a little more often than with the original one. Unless you want to buy a new one every few years.

06-26-2002, 11:38 PM

That is the way to go, dude. Everyone around here uses that radiator and its cheaper from summit than from Griffin(they want over $300). You will need different hoses though.. I have the part numbers around here somewhere, if I can find them. I've heard about the shroud problem but I got an electric fan at the same time, fits ok but... I have to unbolt the fan to get the belts on.

302 LX Eric · 06-27-2002, 09:12 AM

I love my Griffin.

Mine bolted up fine - no issues with the overflow tank or stock fan shourd.

Exellent cooling!

E

jerrys84 · 06-27-2002, 10:32 AM

Order'd one this morning, should have it by tuesday... not bad $190.00 from Summit

won't drive it till it's right, hate to ruin the motor...

I have to change hoses? damn, and i just put new ones on!!

jerrys84 · 06-27-2002, 10:33 AM

ps. thanks for the input...

Kamaro Killer · 06-27-2002, 10:48 AM

I actually used the same hoses. They were a little hard to fit on the radiator, but they worked without any modifications. All in all I like my radiator, I just should have bought an electric fan at the time I bought the radiator. Take care, Keith

drudis · 06-27-2002, 12:29 PM

See this link:
http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/e...d_install.html

06-27-2002, 06:59 PM

I remembered this morning why I have to unbolt the fan to get the belts on... its because of the blower crank pulley.

06-26-2002, 12:08 PM	#1
jerrys84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 129	Griffin radiator anyone using one, input pro or con appreciated.. my car runs at 200-210, with a 195 stat installed and a bottle of water wetter (lower'd the temp about 3 deg). going to try a 180 stat tonight, and if that does'nt lower the temp, it's a new radiator.. is $189.00 new, a decent price? 200-210 is'nt too bad, but last night sitting in traffic it again rose to 220 and at that temp the lifters start making noise, oil pressure shows 20 psi at idle..... fingers crossed __________________ 91 LX 'work in progress' previous stangs; lightly modded 84GT 81 2.3 converted to 302 auto

06-26-2002, 12:24 PM	#2
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	griffin radiator I recently bought the 27" x 19" Griffin radiator from summit. The look/ quality is great, but the installation is a pain. If you are going to use the original fan shroud after installing the radiator, I would suggest getting a different style radiator. The fan shroud will fit up next to the new radiator, but the lower hose will prevent you from putting the overflow tank back on. I'm still unsure of how I am going to put the overflow tank back on, but if you would like, I could post a picture of what mine looks like. Take care, Keith. __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

06-26-2002, 02:02 PM	#3
Fostang Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Stockton, Ca Posts: 599	No complains here about my griffen. I did get an anode radiator cap to protect the aluminum. Also a good idea to change antifreeze a little more often than with the original one. Unless you want to buy a new one every few years. __________________ 67' Fastback-Supercharged 4.6 DOHC Cobra, T-56, 8.8 more to come. 67' Coupe-EFI, AOD, 8.8 90 Gt-Supercharged,MAF,TB,1.7's ripper, bassani x, 3.55's, 01' cobras, headers. 89'GT-Supercharged,Heads,Cam,Intake,TB,MAF,power pipe,headers,offroad exhaust,black bullits.

06-27-2002, 09:12 AM	#5
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I love my Griffin. Mine bolted up fine - no issues with the overflow tank or stock fan shourd. Exellent cooling! 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'

06-27-2002, 10:32 AM	#6
jerrys84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 129	Order'd one this morning, should have it by tuesday... not bad $190.00 from Summit won't drive it till it's right, hate to ruin the motor... I have to change hoses? damn, and i just put new ones on!! __________________ 91 LX 'work in progress' previous stangs; lightly modded 84GT 81 2.3 converted to 302 auto

06-26-2002, 11:38 PM	#4
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	That is the way to go, dude. Everyone around here uses that radiator and its cheaper from summit than from Griffin(they want over $300). You will need different hoses though.. I have the part numbers around here somewhere, if I can find them. I've heard about the shroud problem but I got an electric fan at the same time, fits ok but... I have to unbolt the fan to get the belts on.

06-27-2002, 10:33 AM	#7
jerrys84 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: minnesota Posts: 129	ps. thanks for the input... __________________ 91 LX 'work in progress' previous stangs; lightly modded 84GT 81 2.3 converted to 302 auto

06-27-2002, 10:48 AM	#8
Kamaro Killer Mustang Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 528	hoses I actually used the same hoses. They were a little hard to fit on the radiator, but they worked without any modifications. All in all I like my radiator, I just should have bought an electric fan at the time I bought the radiator. Take care, Keith __________________ 1993 GT 5.0-My Stang Rice Hater's Club Member 22

06-27-2002, 12:29 PM	#9
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	See this link: http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/e...d_install.html __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

06-27-2002, 06:59 PM	#10
rbatson Guest Posts: n/a	I remembered this morning why I have to unbolt the fan to get the belts on... its because of the blower crank pulley.

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