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ETEL64

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I am looking for a 3 or 4 row radiator for a 69 Mach I 351w w/air,ps.pb at reasonable price. Any suggestions?

Dern hot here in Houston, TX.

 
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A 4-row is only slightly better than 3, go this route only if you are desperate. A shutoff valve in the heater hose is probably more effective than that 4th row.
 

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ETEL64, are you stuck on using a brass radiator? Understandable if the car is mostly original.

I've got a generic aluminum radiator from Summit and my 67 doesn't get hot with low-speed on a Taurus fan (I live in Houston too). My AC isn't currently charged, but even then with high speed on the fan, doubt it'll be an issue!
 

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My vote would be for an aluminum radiator like Fluidyne or Griffen. The generic ones are just fine too. Alot of guys on the forums have them with good results.

I have a Fluidyne in mine and it keeps things cool with the AC on.

If you are set on keeping it looking original the get a good 3-4 row from one of the Mustang Shops. You might actually be able to get one from Advance, Orielly, A'zone etc with a lifetime warranty.
 
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Stock shroud?

Ok, thanks folks for the recs. I went with a Champion (3) core AL CC339. Just came in and it is B-E-A-UTIFUL. Of course my next question is concerning a stock shroud. I have a (5) blade 17" fan. I have staggered in/out 1.50"dias. Anyone know where I can get a shroud?
 

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I'd be willing to bet that if you were running the car without a shroud, that was 3/4 of your running hot problem. If the radiator you got was a direct replacement for the original you can order a new shroud from a local Mustang vendor, or a catalog. Go to Scott Drake - Home and do a dealer search. You might get lucky and a local dealer has one in stock. If not, I would be happy to order you one and ship it to you. The one for a 69 351 with a/c has a sugested retail for $72.50
 
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