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Snappy
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Best Radiator??

Building the 347 as we speak for my '63 SC. Using a Scat forged, H beam and KB Hype, Comp hyd roller, Ford racing heads, Doug's Tri-Y w/4speed and 350 gears. Had to go .060 to clean up a gouge in one cyl. It's a 5 bolt 289 block so couldn't just pick up another easily. Would like some input from some of you that have run 347's as to what radiator to run. Most likely will have a higher operating temp because of the .060" bore.
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'63 SC painted and ready for the 347 stroker, 4 spd, 8" 3:50rear

Post Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:54 pm 
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wishbone
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I have a 347 stroker in my 63 SC built by proformanceunlimited.com I have aluminum heads, high flow water pump and ford 5 blade fan on my car. I bought the Griffin aluminum radiator out of the Autokrafters catalog for the 62-65 fairlane. It will not gor over 160 degrees.

Post Wed Apr 07, 2010 10:17 am 
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scotta66gt
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Crites...

Howdy. I'm running the Crites radiator for my 390, it's made by Howe and I believe it's a semi-custom deal that Charles gets. Upper radiator hose connection is a pain, if you go that way I can help. FWIW, Scott
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Post Fri Apr 09, 2010 8:53 am 
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Snappy
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The Griffin can be had with either a custom "to fit" style specifically for the '63 or a model without the mounts (as most other mfgers do). I'm wondering if the stock size will give enough cooling potential. I haven't run an aluminum radiator before so I'm not familiar with it's performance. Also, my first at anything other than a stock bore/stroke engine. The last thing I want is to get it completed and have a cooling problem. Not familiar with the Crites/Howe rad.

Thanks for the input-- Razz
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Post Fri Apr 09, 2010 10:18 pm 
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NO FAIR
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I got a 3 core aluminum with an electric fan off of e-bay for $205 + shipping
it's a Champion brand, quality appears to be top shelf.
Dave
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Post Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:52 pm 
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Snappy
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Dave-couple of questions????? At that price I'm assuming that it's NOT a direct fit, right?---and used? Is it welded or bonded construction? I'm leaning toward a standard (not custom fit) and building my own saddles. Any experience here?
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Post Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:02 pm 
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roger
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stockish solution

Running a 347 also.
I got a the wider bottom tank from GDI & local shop built me a 3 core using my upper tank & the new GDI lower, ita looks almost stock & with a Taurus fan & Spal adj.controller i;ve never been north of 180.
cost - $140.00
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Post Tue Apr 13, 2010 2:43 pm 
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Snappy
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'splain it to me in terms that someone who hasn't worked with elect cooling fans. 1st-GDI?? 2nd-stock rad/not alum?? 3rd-Spal adj. controller?? (what dat do?) 4th-why larger bottom tank?? Confused
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Post Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:05 pm 
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NO FAIR
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quote:
Originally posted by Snappy:
Dave-couple of questions????? At that price I'm assuming that it's NOT a direct fit, right?---and used? Is it welded or bonded construction? I'm leaning toward a standard (not custom fit) and building my own saddles. Any experience here?


Brand new bolted right in and it is all welded no epoxy and it has a good warranty.
Dave
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Post Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:08 pm 
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Snappy
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Hey NO FAIR-checked on the rad you got looks good. It seems to be a vertical flow. How do you think it compares to a cross flow w/2 cores?
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Post Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:46 pm 
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Not sure about the cross flow but anytime you have more rows working for you the better. Mine is rated for 700 hp, I am probably around 650 hp. So only time will tell if it does the job since my motor isn't running yet.
Dave
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Post Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:36 am 
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Snappy
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'Nuff said, NO FAIR. Guess I'll talk to their Tech Dept and most likely get one ordered. Very Happy Thanks everyone for the input.
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Post Thu Apr 15, 2010 1:50 pm 
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odd ball
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I agree, I have the same e-bay Champion and have had if for a year, perfect fit, keeps the 351 cool, no complaints.
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Post Fri Apr 16, 2010 4:34 pm 
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Snappy
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Guess I'm not done asking for advise. I have no experience with electric cooling fans--I'm pretty old school. Any thoughts/advise on whether to go with an electric fan or not? Pros/Cons-- Confused
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Post Thu Apr 22, 2010 9:51 pm 
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Depends on your application. The more stuff running off of your crankshaft is parasitic loss. I wanted to free up horse power so I went to an electric waterpump and electric fan.
Dave
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Post Mon Apr 26, 2010 2:28 pm 
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