Ok, My radiator went bad and I want to go to a 2 row radiator. What kind of modification will I have to do as every where I look I see that it is required. Also I am on a tight budget what is the best value for my money?
modifications depend on the radiator some need some don't the Ford racing one needs the top and bottom mounts widened a little and the bottom mount on the radiator trimmed. The summit radiator basically drops in just bend the bottom tabs where the radiator sits on the bottom support. cheap doesn't = good quality, the summit radiator is a prety good bang for the buck, Northern makes them and they are made in the USA..they are a good company.
that said I run a good quality single core w/o any heating issues, a good single core should cool the car fine unless you are making alot of power or boosted maybe, just an opinion.
Yea I think I'll stick with a single row then, I'll more then likely just get some thumper heads and a ported lower intake and call its good after some 1.6 roller rockers.
A quality single core aluminum will cool your stock(ish) motor down just fine. As stated above the only real modifications required are to bend the mounts to accomodate the new radiator. It's pretty self explanatory, you'll see exactly what needs to be done once you dig in.