Aluminum rad question

riddler1 · Feb 20, 2009

I am looking to upgrade to a direct fit aluminum rad and would like to know what has worked for others.....I have a 66 coupe with a 289 4 speed. Car runs really hot in the hot summer days, over 220 when sitting at a light. I am rebuilding the motor and beefing it up and would like to upgrade the rad so I don't damage the motor. I am looking for the best cooling I can get for a reasonable price. See lots on ebay but would like to get one that is a known supplier that guys have had luck with. thanks alot

raleighstang65 · Feb 20, 2009

I got mine from Summit. It's listed as their own brand but its actually made by Northern. Tons cheaper than a Griffin. Looks good and works great.

coolblue65 · Feb 20, 2009

i got one of the no name ones off ebay and am very happy with it.

htwheelz67 · Feb 20, 2009

the summit ones are an excellent buy, just a little fab to make them fit but made in usa an cheap.

sburkey1967 · Feb 21, 2009

I got mine, granted for a 67, from Ron Davis custom radiators. I am thrilled with the look and fit. Dual 12" electric fans and billet shroud. They are definitely more expensive, but the customer service was great!

Since I am running the serpentine setup, it turns out I needed low profile fans (my own fault for not measuring), I removed the shroud with fans, sent it back and they swapped them out with no cost and I had them back in two weeks. I am really impressed with them.

riddler1 · Feb 21, 2009

What kind of mods did you have to make for the summit rad???? Looking into this one....thanks

Texas 66 · Feb 21, 2009

I used a 20 incher for my '66 and the later shroud. No more overheating problems. Here's my source for an aluminum radiator. He also has the 17 inch. Ed Pitts

aluminumradiators

Tim65GT · Feb 21, 2009

I have a Summit Aluminum Radiator in my '65. I cut out the area of the radiator support that "sets back" the original radiator so now there is just enough clearance for the Taurus fan. It also provides more surface area/air flow. I built rubber lined saddle brackets for the bottom and used rubber shock mounts at the top.

Here is a link to my photobucket pics

chromedog · Feb 22, 2009

i also used the northern from summit. it was a direct fit, using the factory mountng holes. the only issue i had was the trans cooler fittings... they werent finish tapped to the proper size!

raleighstang65 · Feb 23, 2009

My Northern/Summit was a direct fit as well. No mods needed.

4tun8 · Feb 23, 2009

Direct Fit Aluminum Rad

palerider94 · Feb 23, 2009

I was eyeing this one - seems like a great price for it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=190288129710

carefact0rzero · Feb 24, 2009

i used a fluidyne with an external trans cooler. my car used to run hot and overheat on a regular basis. i now need to switch to a hotter thermostat so my car will actually reach a good operating temperature. it runs so cool that my heat blows out cold!

Calponycarsmike · Feb 24, 2009

I ran a PWR in my old car, direct bolt in and looks clean.

tx65coupe · Feb 25, 2009

I was thinking about running one like this one. I might run the same one with the lower radiator hose on the other side. It depends on how my 302 is setup when I get it after the engine builders are finished building it. I'm fairly sure that I'll need the lower hose on the driver side.

Anyway, Does anyone have this radiator?

http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb...~S2L50NXJPJ75150118516e~Z5Z5Z5~Z5Z5Z50000016e

4tun8 · Feb 26, 2009

It's a good rad.

chaos281 · Feb 26, 2009

radiator

i hope im not out of line with this if so sorry ive got a griffin in the classic classifieds
thanks brian

riddler1 · Mar 1, 2009

wish I new before about yours before, just purchased a northern from summit, looks like a perfect fit for not a bad price. thanks

65FBE2 · Mar 1, 2009

Keep two things in mind, The rad only works if you get pleanty of air though it. I have the Northern and it works great on my 347 but you need a good fan. A flex fan will seldom get enough air moving. I have a 12" pusher with a very agressive fan and have no problems. If I would put a shroud on, I could get rid of the pusher but I don't like the looks. One other detail that will help. A Northern Rad is much stonger than a stock brass/copper rad and you can and should put a 21 lb. cap on instead of the stock 12 lb. I have the first prototype Northern in my car because my brother is their engineer. They are American made!

tx65coupe · Mar 2, 2009

Does anyone know why some of the radiators are labeled for less than 300 horse power. I am going to have about 350. Is that going to be a problem?

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