SN95 Radiator Recommendations for a 94 Cobra?

[Chythar]

Not getting any traction in the 94-94 section, so I thought I'd post this up here with the big boys.

Just discovered that my SVE radiator has sprung a leak in the fins near the driver's side. It only comes up when the temperature is hot, but with enough bumper-to-bumper traffic it's enough to drain the overflow tank every few days. It lasted close to 4 years, not bad considering the price. But the SVE never felt like it cooled as well as the Fluidyne I had before it. I've had 3 SN95's, and they all would stay cool over 40mph but eventually get hot and turn on the fan in stop-and-go traffic. But the SVE felt like it stayed hotter longer than my old Fluidyne. Granted, I haven't measured this and it's just my opinion. I like having extra cooling capacity, so an upgrade would be nice. But I don't want to spend a lot of money on a Fluidyne or an AFCO and only have them last as long as the SVE.

Anyone have experience with Fludyne and/or AFCO radiators? How long do they last? I'm hoping for longer then 4 years. Or is there another radiator you might recommend?

 

[General karthief]

Have you considered having it repaired? With the cost of those all aluminum radiators I'd check into it, you used to be able to pinch and seal off a few fins without adverse affects.

 

[Mustang5L5]

Believe it or not but I'm just running a parts store brass 3-core radiator that's probably 20 years old by now. It cools the car so well my temp never rises above 190 even with underdrive pulleys.

EDIT: it's a GoDan Industries 433138 however it's been discontinued for a while now. Very popular radiator in the late 90s and early 00's Mine still works flawlessly and I'd prob opt to have it rebuilt vs go with SVE

https://www.fordmuscle.com/archives/2001/10/radiator/

 

[Labora]

Curious myself, will need one too. Was considering a SVE but something larger that isn't outrageous $$ would nice.

 

[VibrantRedGT]

Steeda use to sell C&R radiators which is the brand for NASCAR, Rolex series, etc.

My car never went over 185 ever with a 347 Stroker. Now I think they only sell Griffin which I didn't like back then.

These pics are from July in South Florida, probably 98 degrees out.

The C&R radiator, 180 Stat and 80% water / 20% coolant with 2 bottles of water wetter.

I would like to purchase a new aluminum radiator soon myself for the 94GT project.

On the highway.

Untitled by jpjr501, on Flickr

Stopped in traffic.

Untitled by jpjr501, on Flickr

 

[Labora]

Last time I priced a Griffin it was north of 400$ will be a bit overkill for cruising on the street and occasional drag strip.

I just found out I can get a decent discount on a Mishimoto one, they have a awesome warranty. (Will replace if any issues or car is wrecked with lifetime warranty.) Leaning that direction.

Amazon product ASIN B00A814NRCView: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A814NRC/?coliid=I3S5SEQWJGFTSC&colid=2ZBEQAB3F0FG4&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

 

[Chythar]

Have you considered having it repaired? With the cost of those all aluminum radiators I'd check into it, you used to be able to pinch and seal off a few fins without adverse affects.

I still have the old Fluidyne lying around, and that was my thought. The Cobra's my only car, so I can't afford the downtime. But I figured I'd ping y'all and see if there was a better option.