What is the best radiator for the buck ??

Bad Saleen

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What is the best radiator for the buck ??, i want to change my rad but i dont want to change it twice so i want one who will cool 400-500 horse, also where is a chep place to buy it

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I got my Fluidyne from Raceparts in NC - 704-892-8688

I think it was $320 shipped. I'd have to dig up the receipt to be certain.

 

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wytstang

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I like the Summit Radiator 3 1/2in thick x 28 x 19 part #SUM-380428 it's cooled plenty of high hp cars from what I've read on here and other stang forums and half the price of other rad's.

 

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wytstang said:

I like the Summit Radiator 3 1/2in thick x 28 x 19 part #SUM-380428 it's cooled plenty of high hp cars from what I've read on here and other stang forums and half the price of other rad's.

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only problem is that's about 3" too tall for an SN95 and I'm not sure a 3-1/2" thick piece would fit in front of the ABS unit. do they have one available for 94/95? who makes their radiators? I've seen a few 'Summit' parts come through with other Mfg's names on. The only one I can recall at the moment was a 255lph Summit fuel pump-->it came in a Granatelli box...of course it was a Walbro anyway.

 

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Actually that on fit pretty nice read this http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?threadid=211684

 

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That's very interesting. My only question is, were you able to bolt it down or are you using nylon ties like the pictures show?

 

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My Fluidyne fit perfect with bolts and the fan shroud fit on it perfect with bolts. Everything is good and tight with no nylon tie wraps.

It cooled quite well this past Texas summer.

It is cooling too well now that the temps have dropped so I will move up to a hotter t-stat.

I would not say it was a bargin
I would say it was worth the money

Later
Grady

 

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final5-0 said:

My Fluidyne fit perfect with bolts and the fan shroud fit on it perfect with bolts. Everything is good and tight with no nylon tie wraps.

It cooled quite well this past Texas summer.

It is cooling too well now that the temps have dropped so I will move up to a hotter t-stat.

I would not say it was a bargin
I would say it was worth the money

Later
Grady

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Exactly. Because you've got one that was specificly for your car and not a made to fit universal piece. I'd say it's worth the money, too. Mine always have been.

 

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If you REALLY Want "best for the $$"

Its the the one from Summit.

If you want to spend a few more $$ and have less effort with install...FLUIDYNE!
RC

 

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How is the room for a timing light after the radiator upgrade? My buddys hate my car when we go to change the timing.

 

final5-0

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No probs here Paul

Later
Grady

 

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I just got my $179 Afco 31x19x3 part number 80102fn from HERE and it fits nicely. Had to grind about a 1/8" off the top lip to get it to tuck under the top support but nothing major. I don't have an a/c condensor or anything so that may make a difference in fitment though. Nice radiator though

 

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Radiator

Steeda ultra cool radiator.