Aluminum radiator for II?

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freddyk70

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guys anybody using an aluminum radiator? which one did u use and how much? trying to figure out if my 32 year old radiator is worth investing in rebuilding it or just junk it and go with high flow alum? i am putting 347 in so i'll need additional cooling.

Anybody out there running a very high performance engine w/aluminum heads and still using stock MII radiator?

THanks!

Fred

 

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danimaltheanima

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I was wondering the same thing but I guess this thread didn't get very far just yet.
Dont everyone jump in all at once.

 

Mstng2

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I had Ron Davis Radiator build mine, I know they still have the template for it. If I remember it was around 300, On the spendy side but worth it. Cools the 351W like a charm even during parades in July!

Ron Davis aluminum radiators for racing, offroad, performance street car, and other custom applications

 

Mstng2

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More pics and how to's Here --> Mustang II Mania - Home

Enjoy...

 

LILCBRA

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I am still running a stock replacement radiator. I went ahead and installed a high flow water pump, a 180* thermostat, an electric fan, and an oil cooler and don't have any problems with it.

 

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Becool has a bolt in aluminum rads for a II. The 5.0L Explorer rad is often used as well. The Explorer rad does not bolt right in though. (easy junk yard find about the right size and cheap).

Be Cool

 

rufus

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When I was in the military in Hawaii, I took my 77' stock 2 core rad and had it converted to a 4 core unit. I also did it to one I have here for my 76'. The top and bottom cans are wide enough for a four core. So, you should be able to go to your local rad shop, if you trust them enough, and just reuse your cans and install a 4 core. That way everything is basically stock, except for the core.
The 76' that I brought back from Hawaii had a black magic electric fan and a 180 degree thermostat installed. It cooled great in Hawaii. Even when cruising downtown Waikiki.