DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Radiator Options for Ford 302
I'm aware of the custom fabricated versions available from Ted Lathrop and other conversion specialists, but is the stock radiator not sufficient if used with an electric cooling fan?
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6468 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Radiator Options for Ford 302
Maybe in Vermont. Probably not in the warmer climates.
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Willis, TX (2764 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Radiator Options for Ford 302
If you don't want to modify the frame rails, just look for a cross flow aluminum (or brass) radiator that'll fit between the frame rails (18.25" max) and not too tall (no more than 19"... an inch shorter would be good). If you can't find one with the inlet & outlets in the right place you can get those changed at a radiator shop pretty inexpensively. Total investment should be $350 or less... probably closer to $300 even if you have to get the inlet/outlets moved.
And, it'd be very easy to modify the frame rails to accept a wider radiator. |
DC Townsend David Townsend Vermont (406 posts) Registered: 11/21/2007 12:22PM Main British Car: '78 B (almost done) 30-over SBF, dry sump |
Re: Radiator Options for Ford 302
Thanks for the replies. Looks like I'm going to go with one of the specialty Mustang suppliers. Several offer 3 or 4 row versions of the early 'Stang cooler that are about 18.5" (a little under) by 20". I figure with my motor set-back I will be able to lean the radiator back a bit to make for the height. Plenty of fore-aft room. Cooling capacity is better than a stock 5.0 radiator so it should be more than enough for my 302.
Thought about the frame rail modification but it requires two skills/tools I don't possess - cutting and welding (I should really correct this learning deficiency at some point). I'm a ways away from installing, but will post some pics when done. |
Re: Radiator Options for Ford 302
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