Who has summit univ. Rad. (HELP)

mytight95 · Apr 26, 2006

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 · Apr 26, 2006

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 · Apr 26, 2006

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 · Apr 27, 2006

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 · Apr 27, 2006

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 · Apr 27, 2006

Leezure said:
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 · Apr 27, 2006

:Word:

jason

Nagash01WS6 · Apr 27, 2006

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 · Apr 27, 2006

Pics!

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

mytight95 · Apr 27, 2006

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

jason

urban96 · Apr 27, 2006

mytight95 said:
you drilled into the radiator, and riveted it???? What did you seal it with.

jason

theres a lip at the top and bottom

Nagash01WS6 · Apr 27, 2006

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 · Apr 28, 2006

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 · Apr 28, 2006

Leezure said:
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 · Apr 28, 2006

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 · Apr 28, 2006

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 · Apr 28, 2006

Thats a clean install on that radiator. Nice Work

jason

mytight95 · Apr 28, 2006

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 · Apr 28, 2006

"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 · Apr 28, 2006

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

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