Good Radiator

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 10:35 PM

OK i decided to get a new radiator... all i know is that i need a DANG good one cuz if i have to do one more thing to this car ill park it and leave it in the garadge..... i also need a good palce to get one... i have check all the parts houses aroud here all they sell are the stock replaceemts nothing better... so i need a good price and i need a good radiator iff in need to spend more to get better i will... places to buy it too....

thanks guys....

ohh the car runs great till the temp starts to rice.................

302 LX Eric · 02-21-2002, 10:40 PM

I've had my Griffin radiator for 2 or 3 years now and it's great. It was actually cooling too well, so I had to increase the termostat temp to 195 ( I had a 180 in it). Even with the 195 termo, I run around 180 degrees.

You can order it on-line through JEGS. That's what I did.

Good luck,
E

chris91LX · 02-21-2002, 10:45 PM

I just bought an Autozone 3 row and haven't had any problems so far, know several people running them and all seem to like 'em. Pep boys also has a similar model stangers seem happy with. Heard the Pep Boys one was going for $99, I got my Autozone one for $119.

Patrick Boetticher · 02-21-2002, 10:46 PM

they say they dont carry it for my year

PKRWUD · 02-22-2002, 08:41 AM

Okay, STOP!

Please answer me these two questions:

1) Have you corrected your coolant/water mixture? You should be using NO MORE than 10% coolant, and the rest water.

2) Does the radiator ever overflow?

ByrdPE · 02-22-2002, 01:14 PM

www.radiator.com

HTH

Patrick Boetticher · 02-22-2002, 01:30 PM

the only thing i need to correct was the typo.... i am runnig approx 10/90 coolant/water and no it does not overflow......

LX XLR8R · 02-22-2002, 01:47 PM

i love my ron davis radiator..270 i think it was but light and worth it

fordgasm · 02-22-2002, 10:15 PM

Yep...got the Ron Davis also...great piece at a good price.

PKRWUD · 02-23-2002, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Patrick Boetticher
the only thing i need to correct was the typo.... i am runnig approx 10/90 coolant/water and no it does not overflow......

It was a very important typo. Thank you for setting the record straight.

If it's not overflowing, how are you determining that you have a problem? Is your temp gauge an aftermarket gauge or stock? Mechanical or electric? Your radiator cap should permit an overflow if your coolant temp gets too hot. I'm not trying to argue with you, I'm trying to help you. Your two threads on this have been kind of sketchy on info. We're neighbors, let's figure this out.

Take care,
-Chris

P.S. Since you are so close, you might want to try calling Jim Baker (ask for Baker) at Hawaii Racing in Simi Valley (583-8880) after 9am, for any parts you need.

Patrick Boetticher · 02-24-2002, 02:46 AM

sorry obut being sckecthy on the deatails im kinda frustated with the thing, ok the i have tryed 2 differnet thermostats, no theremostat, pure water, 10/90, different caps, the gauge that i am/ was using is an autometer gauge (electric), i even got a new sending unit and tried a friends gauge still climbs right up to 250 untill i shut it down, the fan does turn on and off, the radiator was freshy redone, rodded the whole deal, but it doesnt over flow, as of yet. so im kinda stumped dont know what to do exepct get a new radiator and i kinda CANT afford one, so umm yeah dontknow hwart else to say... i usullay get all my stuff from HAWAII or PAW but i prefer PAW over hawaii cuz hawaii screwed me hard twice with there return policy....no need to go on a tangent bout that....... thanks for your help and your paticence

1BAD89 · 02-24-2002, 02:57 PM

Quote:

19# Injectors

I THINK IT'S UPGRADE TIME WITH THE COMBO YOU HAVE.

Ok, this kinda sounds like you blew a head gasket....check the oil and tell us what it looks like. Also what kind of radiator are you running now? And your car has a stock electric fan right? I also bought a Autozone "Heavy Duty" one (I was in a bind)and it worked great, and I never had any problems with it, I was pretty impressed. It was $149.

MidNiteBlu 5.0 · 02-24-2002, 10:22 PM

I had problems with my car running too cold so i decided to replace the thermostat and my hoses were leaking so i replaced them. When i was starting this i fould my radiator to be all plugged up on the bottom so i bought the auto zone heavy duty 3core one for 120 bucks. I put in the 180 deg thermostat and it runs in the middle of the normal range all the time now (stock gauge with new sender). i wanna get an autometer gauge in the future to see the real number but i have neverh ad any overheating problems although my car is just a little less modified than yours

Later

Patrick Boetticher · 02-26-2002, 02:52 AM

OK OK OK STUPID AUTOMETER GAUGE IS BAD.... putin a profesinall mecanical thing ama bober and it reads deads nut 195* fan turns on and everthing.....

yeha i know i needa an UPGADE (19#) its called MONEY!!! I DONT HAVE ANY!!!

WELL THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!!

PKRWUD · 02-27-2002, 05:10 AM

I'm glad you figured it out. The one thing that was really bothering me was why it wasn't puking if it was getting that hot. I know what you mean about Hawaii... Joe (owner) can be a real prickless SOB. Baker is a good guy, though.

Take care,
-Chris

Patrick Boetticher · 02-27-2002, 01:51 PM

its not the guys its the return policy.... it sucks....... they sold me a flowmaster system that was not the right one.... there answer was too bad... i was stuck with it.... how am i supposed to know that it wasnt the right one....... ohh well i dont like to bash

thnks for the help

02-21-2002, 10:35 PM	#1
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	Good Radiator OK i decided to get a new radiator... all i know is that i need a DANG good one cuz if i have to do one more thing to this car ill park it and leave it in the garadge..... i also need a good palce to get one... i have check all the parts houses aroud here all they sell are the stock replaceemts nothing better... so i need a good price and i need a good radiator iff in need to spend more to get better i will... places to buy it too.... thanks guys.... ohh the car runs great till the temp starts to rice................. __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-21-2002, 10:40 PM	#2
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	I've had my Griffin radiator for 2 or 3 years now and it's great. It was actually cooling too well, so I had to increase the termostat temp to 195 ( I had a 180 in it). Even with the 195 termo, I run around 180 degrees. You can order it on-line through JEGS. That's what I did. 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'

02-21-2002, 10:45 PM	#3
chris91LX Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Suburban Chicago, Hanover Park Posts: 695	I just bought an Autozone 3 row and haven't had any problems so far, know several people running them and all seem to like 'em. Pep boys also has a similar model stangers seem happy with. Heard the Pep Boys one was going for $99, I got my Autozone one for $119. __________________ My Ford Club http://www.midwestfords.org/ Best time N/A 12.9 @ 107 1.711 60' 125 shot - 12.04 @ 113 1.59 60'

02-21-2002, 10:46 PM	#4
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	they say they dont carry it for my year __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-22-2002, 08:41 AM	#5
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Okay, STOP! Please answer me these two questions: 1) Have you corrected your coolant/water mixture? You should be using NO MORE than 10% coolant, and the rest water. 2) Does the radiator ever overflow? __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-22-2002, 01:14 PM	#6
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02-22-2002, 01:30 PM	#7
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	the only thing i need to correct was the typo.... i am runnig approx 10/90 coolant/water and no it does not overflow......

02-22-2002, 01:47 PM	#8
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i love my ron davis radiator..270 i think it was but light and worth it __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

02-22-2002, 10:15 PM	#9
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	Yep...got the Ron Davis also...great piece at a good price. __________________ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

02-24-2002, 02:46 AM	#11
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	sorry obut being sckecthy on the deatails im kinda frustated with the thing, ok the i have tryed 2 differnet thermostats, no theremostat, pure water, 10/90, different caps, the gauge that i am/ was using is an autometer gauge (electric), i even got a new sending unit and tried a friends gauge still climbs right up to 250 untill i shut it down, the fan does turn on and off, the radiator was freshy redone, rodded the whole deal, but it doesnt over flow, as of yet. so im kinda stumped dont know what to do exepct get a new radiator and i kinda CANT afford one, so umm yeah dontknow hwart else to say... i usullay get all my stuff from HAWAII or PAW but i prefer PAW over hawaii cuz hawaii screwed me hard twice with there return policy....no need to go on a tangent bout that....... thanks for your help and your paticence __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-24-2002, 10:22 PM	#13
MidNiteBlu 5.0 I got something to say Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,557	I had problems with my car running too cold so i decided to replace the thermostat and my hoses were leaking so i replaced them. When i was starting this i fould my radiator to be all plugged up on the bottom so i bought the auto zone heavy duty 3core one for 120 bucks. I put in the 180 deg thermostat and it runs in the middle of the normal range all the time now (stock gauge with new sender). i wanna get an autometer gauge in the future to see the real number but i have neverh ad any overheating problems although my car is just a little less modified than yours Later __________________ 91 LX Hatch 5.0 - made for the twisties 89 LX Hatchback 5.0 5spd. stolen/stripped 4/7/05 http://www.mustangworks.com/cgi-bin/...splay.cgi?3494 1987 Toyota Pickup Ricer Haters Club Member #33 Want a custom gauge cluster for your Vintage Mustang? www.jmeenterprises.com

02-26-2002, 02:52 AM	#14
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	OK OK OK STUPID AUTOMETER GAUGE IS BAD.... putin a profesinall mecanical thing ama bober and it reads deads nut 195* fan turns on and everthing..... yeha i know i needa an UPGADE (19#) its called MONEY!!! I DONT HAVE ANY!!! WELL THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP!!! __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

02-27-2002, 05:10 AM	#15
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I'm glad you figured it out. The one thing that was really bothering me was why it wasn't puking if it was getting that hot. I know what you mean about Hawaii... Joe (owner) can be a real prickless SOB. Baker is a good guy, though. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-27-2002, 01:51 PM	#16
Patrick Boetticher Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Camarillo/Thousand Oaks Ca Posts: 223	its not the guys its the return policy.... it sucks....... they sold me a flowmaster system that was not the right one.... there answer was too bad... i was stuck with it.... how am i supposed to know that it wasnt the right one....... ohh well i dont like to bash thnks for the help __________________ Mustang Sold 2003 Ranger Edge

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