| This is some notes on how I mounted a generic 27.5 x 19 Summit aluminum radiator with "Ford" nipples in the 1970 Mustang. The radiator cost about $180 at the time of this install, far less than a fit specific model. These stock radiators are 2 core with 1" tubes and have held up very well. The 31 x 19 in the Falcon was installed around 2000 and is still working fine. For coolant, I use distilled water only after frost danger is past, then about 30% distilled + Prestone in the fall and winter. The engine in use at the time of this install is a 351 cleveland (351C). |
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| This is the lower retainer bar, made from 1" square tubing and some angle iron. |
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| How it works - the bar retains the lower lip on the raidator. |
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| The bar as mounted on the front strut supports. |
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| Some padding in the form of old bicycle inner tube. Never throw out anything. |
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| The upper and lower hoses are made from scratch - a combination of bought pieces and hoses in my big hose stash box. The chrome piece that ties it together is a piece of plated brass sink drain. |
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| The lower hose gets the same treatment. |
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Centered and tight against the support.
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There's just enough room on both sides |
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| The upper brackets are formed from 1 1/2" x 1/8" aluminum strap material. Lowes, like the sink drain. |
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| The upper brackets bolted in place. I chose to spread them out instead of using the existing retainer holes. |
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The Hayden controller switches on the second fan when the temp reaches 180F. The primary fan comes on with the ignition. This is a race setup - the dual 12" fans are not adequate for cooling a street car in the summer. As is, the setup needs a fan shroud on the race car. That's coming "soon". It'll hold about 200F with a 195F thermostat and come back from a pass at about 215F. Engine cools off fairly fast. |
