How to be cool?

cyberstang5.0 · 10-13-2002, 07:52 PM

I have a 2 core hi-effecency radiator in my pony now. When I had my stock motor, the temp never went above the 3rd line from the bottom durring Houston's summer in traffic. It cooled it so good, that I litterally didn't have heat in the winter time (my motor never got that hot). I have a Black Majic Electic fan too. So you can see, it cooled my motor really good.

Now that I have a big bad 347

, it's not doing it job as good as it use to. Mostly because my new motor runs hotter. Does anybody know of a radiator that I can get to cool it better?

I was thinking about the "Be Cool" radiator that summit has (Part number BCI-82165) but that's a lot of money for a radiator. I am thinking a 3 core alunium radiator will do the trick.

drtbiker · 10-15-2002, 01:08 AM

why not just try a differnt thermo first? that is what i would do

Coupe Devil · 10-15-2002, 01:43 AM

I got me a 3 core aluminum Modine radiator from NAPA for $125 bucks.. and I got a lifetiem guarantee with it to.. what yo ugonan get with a Be Cool. NOTTA.

Bradley

drudis · 10-15-2002, 09:35 AM

Check out the Griffin radiators.

Here is what I installed in mine:
http://www.dariusrudis.com/mustang/e...d_install.html

LX XLR8R · 10-15-2002, 10:37 AM

i run a ROn davis alum radiator with a sn95 fan and IMO is the best for the $$$..way cheaper and more efficent than a becool setup

whoops · 10-15-2002, 01:29 PM

Hey cyberstang5.0,
This is off topic, sorry, but where did you get your hood and ground kit? That' s exactly what I'm going for.

Thanks!
Justin

Eric4Nitrous · 10-15-2002, 02:09 PM

i too run a griffin radiator. They have excellent customer support and service. I highly recommend them.

WADS56 · 10-15-2002, 02:42 PM

another vote for the griffen

cyberstang5.0 · 10-15-2002, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by drtbiker
why not just try a differnt thermo first? that is what i would do

I'm running a 160 therm as it is.

Quote:

Originally posted by whoops
Hey cyberstang5.0,
This is off topic, sorry, but where did you get your hood and ground kit? That' s exactly what I'm going for.

Thanks!
Justin

I got my hood from either ABC Exclusive or Design Concepts, I can't remember. I got the hood from one place, and the rear bumper and spoiler from the other. The front bumper is a Cervini GT Stalker. The sides are just the stock GT ground effects.

Someone told me to get a 3 core alunium rad and a small thin electric fan to mount in front of the rad to PUSH the air though the rad in addition to my black majic fan.

whoops · 10-15-2002, 03:05 PM

cyberstang5.0:
If your scoop is cut out already you picked it up from Design Concepts. The similar design from ABC is not pre-cut.

Thanks, by the way, your ride look identical to what I was going for. Just hope mine turns out as nice. I'm picking it up Thursday, then the work and fun begins!

Justin

whoops · 10-15-2002, 03:06 PM

Oops. Realized I mis-spoke just now. The Design Concepts is NOT cut out, nor is the ABC one.

Is it difficult to cut that out?

Thanks again,
Justin

cyberstang5.0 · 10-15-2002, 03:19 PM

I didn't cut out the front scoop cuz if it rains, my distrubitor sits right below it and I don't want that to get wet. The rear cowl vents are cut out though. So the back part is functional. I just used a drimil tool to cut out the cowl vents.

whoops · 10-15-2002, 03:22 PM

Sorry - cowl vents? On the hood? Am I missing something in the pictures I've seen?

Thanks again, your time is appreciated.

Justin

cyberstang5.0 · 10-15-2002, 03:24 PM

yeah cowl vents, just like the regular 2" or 4" cowl hoods. They suck air in from the back by the windshield. I cut the pannels out so they would be functional. The entire cowl part sits 3" high.

whoops · 10-15-2002, 03:28 PM

Thank you for all the information again. I'm picking up the car on Thursday and will then start my modifications list, starting with the hood.

Justin

10-13-2002, 07:52 PM	#1 (permalink)
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	How to be cool? I have a 2 core hi-effecency radiator in my pony now. When I had my stock motor, the temp never went above the 3rd line from the bottom durring Houston's summer in traffic. It cooled it so good, that I litterally didn't have heat in the winter time (my motor never got that hot). I have a Black Majic Electic fan too. So you can see, it cooled my motor really good. Now that I have a big bad 347 , it's not doing it job as good as it use to. Mostly because my new motor runs hotter. Does anybody know of a radiator that I can get to cool it better? I was thinking about the "Be Cool" radiator that summit has (Part number BCI-82165) but that's a lot of money for a radiator. I am thinking a 3 core alunium radiator will do the trick.

10-15-2002, 01:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	why not just try a differnt thermo first? that is what i would do __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

10-15-2002, 01:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
Coupe Devil The Pickup Man Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Turn off the Paved Road Posts: 1,636	I got me a 3 core aluminum Modine radiator from NAPA for $125 bucks.. and I got a lifetiem guarantee with it to.. what yo ugonan get with a Be Cool. NOTTA. Bradley __________________ My Truck 1986 Coupe, 429, c6, some other stuff if I ever get rich. Built Ford Tough Moderator

10-15-2002, 09:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	Check out the Griffin radiators. Here is what I installed in mine: 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

10-15-2002, 10:37 AM	#5 (permalink)
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	i run a ROn davis alum radiator with a sn95 fan and IMO is the best for the $$$..way cheaper and more efficent than a becool setup __________________ 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

10-15-2002, 01:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	Hey cyberstang5.0, This is off topic, sorry, but where did you get your hood and ground kit? That' s exactly what I'm going for. Thanks! Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

10-15-2002, 02:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eric4Nitrous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Va Posts: 1,122	i too run a griffin radiator. They have excellent customer support and service. I highly recommend them. __________________ 68 Camaro Gene Fulton 632ci Two stages of Jug 8.41 164mph Rockingham 1-26-03

10-15-2002, 02:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	another vote for the griffen

10-15-2002, 03:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	cyberstang5.0: If your scoop is cut out already you picked it up from Design Concepts. The similar design from ABC is not pre-cut. Thanks, by the way, your ride look identical to what I was going for. Just hope mine turns out as nice. I'm picking it up Thursday, then the work and fun begins! Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

10-15-2002, 03:06 PM	#11 (permalink)
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	Oops. Realized I mis-spoke just now. The Design Concepts is NOT cut out, nor is the ABC one. Is it difficult to cut that out? Thanks again, Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

10-15-2002, 03:19 PM	#12 (permalink)
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	I didn't cut out the front scoop cuz if it rains, my distrubitor sits right below it and I don't want that to get wet. The rear cowl vents are cut out though. So the back part is functional. I just used a drimil tool to cut out the cowl vents.

10-15-2002, 03:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	Sorry - cowl vents? On the hood? Am I missing something in the pictures I've seen? Thanks again, your time is appreciated. Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

10-15-2002, 03:24 PM	#14 (permalink)
cyberstang5.0 347ci of HORSE POWER!!! Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,416	yeah cowl vents, just like the regular 2" or 4" cowl hoods. They suck air in from the back by the windshield. I cut the pannels out so they would be functional. The entire cowl part sits 3" high.

10-15-2002, 03:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
whoops Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Broomfield, Colorado Posts: 53	Thank you for all the information again. I'm picking up the car on Thursday and will then start my modifications list, starting with the hood. Justin __________________ Justin '89 LX 5.0L AOD, notch back (STOLEN 11/21/02 at 4 am!)

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