Radiator Help!

Onerare91LX · 03-02-2003, 08:39 PM

I need to buy a new radiator for my car, I do like the Griffin 31 X 19 but you have to modify your fan shorud to run it and I dont want to. My local autozone wants $169.99 for a 3-row replacement Has anyone heard of Afco Radiators? I saw they have an aluminum replacement for $210? And the FMS is around $250 and up. What should I do?

GhettoPop · 03-02-2003, 11:01 PM

I put a new radiator in my 90 GT last month. I got it from

http://www.radiatorbarn.com

I picked up a 3 row radiator, its $145, which includes shipping. It arrived very quickly and was packaged well. I recommend using Havoline DexCool (orange) antifreeze. Lasts longer, but more importantly, cools better and eliminates "hot spots". It has the same ingredient as some antifreeze additives have, such as Water Wetter by Redline, making additives obsolete. So IMO, its well worth the extra cash.

Bad89stang · 03-03-2003, 02:29 AM

I used the 27x19" Griffin from Summit for $189. It works great. Fit perfectly.

302 LX Eric · 03-03-2003, 12:14 PM

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Originally posted by Onerare91LX
I need to buy a new radiator for my car, I do like the Griffin 31 X 19 but you have to modify your fan shorud to run it and I dont want to. My local autozone wants $169.99 for a 3-row replacement Has anyone heard of Afco Radiators? I saw they have an aluminum replacement for $210? And the FMS is around $250 and up. What should I do?

My Griffin fit perfectly with no modifications necessary for the fan shroud.

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VeNuM · 03-03-2003, 02:11 PM

My Fluidyne fits perfectly with no mods, fan shourd would fit, but I have an electric fan, don't know if the Fluidyne was an option for you but it fits and cools excellent. ~Brian

Onerare91LX · 03-03-2003, 07:48 PM

Thanks guys!

For the 2 with the Griffin, How did you mount the fan shroud, did you have to make any modifications for the shroud to bolt up? I am still using the stock fan and shroud. From what I see in pics it looks like the griffin is 3" wide and then it seems like the fan shroud would be right next to the pullies? Am I right? Would the 27 X 19 fit better? Shedding more light on the griffin would be great!

Bad89stang · 03-03-2003, 10:29 PM

I have an electric fan on mine(27x19"), but I was told that the stock shroud will fit fine. The size that I have is the equivalent to the stock size only thicker. The only difference being that the Griffin cools like it is going out of style.

302 LX Eric · 03-04-2003, 08:27 AM

My Griffin fit with no modifications to the fan shroud necessary. The only 'mod' I had to do was bend out the top brackets a little so that they would hold the beefy radiator in place. No biggie at all.

Yes, the fan is closer to the radiator than the stock one was, but it's no where close to rubbing. Same with the pulleys.

My Griffin was for 87-93 Mustangs, not sure of the size, but it has worked great.

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03-02-2003, 08:39 PM	#1
Onerare91LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 41	Radiator Help! I need to buy a new radiator for my car, I do like the Griffin 31 X 19 but you have to modify your fan shorud to run it and I dont want to. My local autozone wants $169.99 for a 3-row replacement Has anyone heard of Afco Radiators? I saw they have an aluminum replacement for $210? And the FMS is around $250 and up. What should I do?

03-03-2003, 02:29 AM	#3
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Radiator I used the 27x19" Griffin from Summit for $189. It works great. Fit perfectly.

03-03-2003, 02:11 PM	#5
VeNuM Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Downers Grove, IL Posts: 464	My Fluidyne fits perfectly with no mods, fan shourd would fit, but I have an electric fan, don't know if the Fluidyne was an option for you but it fits and cools excellent. ~Brian __________________ 1989 Black Mustang GT Hatchback, Underdrive Pulles, Electric Fan, Cold Air Intake, Headers, Offroad H-Pipe, Magnaflow catback, Steeda Tri-Ax, Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator, Timing at 14*, 3.73's Coming not so soon: 408w Ricer Hater's Club Member #59

03-03-2003, 07:48 PM	#6
Onerare91LX Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: DeKalb, IL Posts: 41	Thanks guys! For the 2 with the Griffin, How did you mount the fan shroud, did you have to make any modifications for the shroud to bolt up? I am still using the stock fan and shroud. From what I see in pics it looks like the griffin is 3" wide and then it seems like the fan shroud would be right next to the pullies? Am I right? Would the 27 X 19 fit better? Shedding more light on the griffin would be great! __________________ 1991 mustang LX 5.0 AOD Calypso Green (1of 370 Made!) Modifications:BBK Fenderwell CAI, Pro-Flow Chrome Bullet MAF, Accufab 65mm TB, Kirban AFPR, BBK Fuel Pressure Gauge, TrickFlow Street Heat Intake, Trick Flow 3/8 spacer, FMS 24lb Injectors, TrickFlow Valve Covers, TrickFlow Twisted Wedge Heads, FMS 1.6 RR's, 2.02/1.60 Ferrea valves, MSD Coil, FMS Plug Wires, FMS Air Pump Idler Pulley, FMS A/C Eliminator, Lentech Street Terminator Valve Body, TrickFlow Trans Pan, B&M Trans Cooler, AFM Switch Panel, FMS Ceramic Coated Shorty Headers, Bassani O/R X-pipe, Dynomax "Race Magnum" Cat-Back, Auto-meter Gauge Cage & Water Temp & Oil Pressure Gauges, Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump, FMS 4.10 Gear, FMS 5-Lug Conversion, R58 '95 Cobra R Wheels.

03-03-2003, 10:29 PM	#7
Bad89stang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Ft. Worth, TX Posts: 456	Griffin I have an electric fan on mine(27x19"), but I was told that the stock shroud will fit fine. The size that I have is the equivalent to the stock size only thicker. The only difference being that the Griffin cools like it is going out of style.

03-02-2003, 11:01 PM	#2
GhettoPop Gimme a Drink! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: NYC Posts: 694	I put a new radiator in my 90 GT last month. I got it from http://www.radiatorbarn.com I picked up a 3 row radiator, its $145, which includes shipping. It arrived very quickly and was packaged well. I recommend using Havoline DexCool (orange) antifreeze. Lasts longer, but more importantly, cools better and eliminates "hot spots". It has the same ingredient as some antifreeze additives have, such as Water Wetter by Redline, making additives obsolete. So IMO, its well worth the extra cash.

03-04-2003, 08:27 AM	#8
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	My Griffin fit with no modifications to the fan shroud necessary. The only 'mod' I had to do was bend out the top brackets a little so that they would hold the beefy radiator in place. No biggie at all. Yes, the fan is closer to the radiator than the stock one was, but it's no where close to rubbing. Same with the pulleys. My Griffin was for 87-93 Mustangs, not sure of the size, but it has worked great. 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'