Who has summit univ. Rad. (HELP)

[mytight95]

I am highly considering going this route, and cutting brackets and welding them on to it, to make it a direct fit..... BUt who has one NOW, and what did you do to install it.

would also like to know what exact size you ordered or part #, and pics if possible


thanks for help


jason

 

[2KsilverGT]

Buy you an AFCO 80111FN Aluminum Radiator - 19in. x 27 1/2in. Ford (Lightweight) $185.95
80111N Aluminum Radiator - 19in. x 27 1/2in. (Lightweight) $185.95
Either one will do ya and they are inexpensive. I have one on my stock engine with a 14 inch electric fan and it's never come close to overheating. The tru test will be when i'm done with my 331.

 

[Killercanary]

I have one. I made some bracket to attach the stock fan and shroud to it. I made a small L shaped bracket to hold the top and I used the coolant overflow bottle to also hold it in place. My car has been donw for so long that I don't remember what I else I did to mak it work. Next time I'm at the garage I'll look and see what else I had to do to make it work. It worked GREAT and dropped my temps TREMENDOUSLY.

 

[Leezure]

I'm using a Summit Universal PN SUM-380431. It is 30.875 in. Wide, 19 in. High, 2.875 in. Thick and fits like a glove. The radiator will need to be trimmed of its edges on the top and bottom but this was easily done with a jigsaw.

To mount it I took the oval rubber bushings and cut them down to about 1/4 inch in thickness. I placed the radiator down on the rubber bushings and used the rubber piece that was in place on the top of the old radiator to act as a bushing on the top of the new radiator. I then took a piece of 3 foot by 1.5 inch wide piece of aluminum bar stock (from Home Depot) and bent it into a bracket that I attached across the radiator on either side to the radiator frame. This provides a solid mount with no movement. I mounted the fan by drilling two holes through the shroud and the aluminum brace. Tightened with nuts and bolts (watch the clearance). I also added two of the plastic through radiator mounting tabs to the bottom of the shroud for additional support.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

The radiator fills nearly the entire space so no shrouds need to be constructed. All in all it makes for a great fit.

 

[mytight95]

thats the info i was looking for......... I will be looking forward to the pics, this is the route i am going, I will however take the mounting tabs etc for the fan off the fluidyne and weld it to the new one.


jason

 

[gcomfx.com]

I'm using a Summit Universal PN SUM-380431. It is 30.875 in. Wide, 19 in. High, 2.875 in. Thick and fits like a glove. The radiator will need to be trimmed of its edges on the top and bottom but this was easily done with a jigsaw.

To mount it I took the oval rubber bushings and cut them down to about 1/4 inch in thickness. I placed the radiator down on the rubber bushings and used the rubber piece that was in place on the top of the old radiator to act as a bushing on the top of the new radiator. I then took a piece of 3 foot by 1.5 inch wide piece of aluminum bar stock (from Home Depot) and bent it into a bracket that I attached across the radiator on either side to the radiator frame. This provides a solid mount with no movement. I mounted the fan by drilling two holes through the shroud and the aluminum brace. Tightened with nuts and bolts (watch the clearance). I also added two of the plastic through radiator mounting tabs to the bottom of the shroud for additional support.

I'll post some pictures tomorrow.

The radiator fills nearly the entire space so no shrouds need to be constructed. All in all it makes for a great fit.

Now these instructions I think I can do with my limited tools and knowledge. Can't wait to see pics.

Looks like $170 for the radiator too.

BTW - pic 69 of your build shows a HUGE difference in size. Will there be enough room for the A/C too? Cause I have to fit a tranny cooler and A/C condenser in my car.

 

[mytight95]

:Word:


jason

 

[Nagash01WS6]

I pretty much did the same thing as Leezure, but I am running the 28" radiator.

On the bottom, I drilled and riveted a peice of angle aluminum, put the circular bushings onto it and put a bit glue on them, and then put the radiator in, and made a couple small brackets.

I had enough room to the passenger side to mount a 1 quart recirculating tank on the evaporator as well.

If you get the 28", you will have to trim the upper radiator hose. Stick with the 30 and you should be good.

 

[Nagash01WS6]

Pics!

BTW... I had to replace the radiator core... it got a bit bent up.

 

[mytight95]

you drilled into the radiator, and riveted it???? What did you seal it with.



jason

 

[urban96]

you drilled into the radiator, and riveted it???? What did you seal it with.



jason

theres a lip at the top and bottom

 

[Nagash01WS6]

NO!!!!!!!

The two spots where the stock radiator sits with the two rubber bushings... I drilled into those, riveted the angled aluminium into that!!

That and I ground off the extra lips on the radiator.

 

[Leezure]

Here are my install pics:

http://mustangrenovation2006.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b33bc2314568&auto=0&idx=76&m=1&d=1146233628053

and

http://mustangrenovation2006.shutte...33bc2314568&auto=0&idx=77&m=1&d=1146234035450

 

[gcomfx.com]

Here are my install pics:

http://mustangrenovation2006.shutterfly.com/action/slideshow?a=67b0de21b33bc2314568&auto=0&idx=76&m=1&d=1146233628053

and

http://mustangrenovation2006.shutte...33bc2314568&auto=0&idx=77&m=1&d=1146234035450

Nice... where is your overflow?

 

[Leezure]

Currently I have it dumped to the ground but once I have my A/C completely finished (all hoses are being plumbed throught the fenders and the bumper cover compartment) I will put an overflow bottle in there somewhere.

 

[gcomfx.com]

Sweet... that'll look nice all hidden away. So can you answer my question about the condenser... plenty of room for it and and a tranny cooler in there?

 

[mytight95]

Thats a clean install on that radiator. Nice Work


jason

 

[mytight95]

Another thing, do you guys think it would hold paint on the core, my fluidyne had its name on the front, and i am thinking of putting a pony on the front of this one, since it can be seen from the front, no condensor



jason

 

[Leezure]

"Another thing, do you guys think it would hold paint on the core, my fluidyne had its name on the front, and i am thinking of putting a pony on the front of this one, since it can be seen from the front, no condensor"

I don't see why not. Radiator manufacturers have been doing it forever. Make yourself a stencil and have at it. Just be sure to go light on the amount of paint. You don't want to clog any of the air passages.

 

[mytight95]

was gonna use my air brush gun..... mist it basically.... same color as car