I've just installed an ACP 3-core aluminum rad in my '65 Mustang, 200ci 6 cyl., with a 6-blade OEM fan and no shroud. There's about 1/2" gap between the blades and rad (close). Is this acceptable?
Chris65Mustang
A 1965-1966 Mustang 6cyl. 200 cid engine should have a "5" Blade A/C fan. The "6" blade fan was for '67 and later cars... but even so, It should not make much difference. It sounds about right.. Some '65-'66 6 cyl A/C cars did not receive fan shrouds...and some did. Of course, It's always better to have a shroud than not have one.
Take a pic so we can check it out anyway here..
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Tony K.
Take a pic so we can check it out anyway here..
)Tony K.
Was there some reason a standard copper core radiator would not cool your 6 cylinder? I’m running a stock radiator on my 289 HiPo build that visits 6500 RPM on a regular basis with no overheating issues.
"I’m running a stock radiator on my 289 HiPo build."
The question with that is...Just EXACTLY what Stock radiator are you using. If you are using a recent SGI/Spectra Premium/Four Seasons/Modine radiator within the last 8 years..they are all the same off shore (Taiwan) radiator made by the same maker. They are denoted by A White Decal with Blue Waves on it either on the top tank or on the sides of the radiator. The radiator only lasts 2 1/2 to 3 years with average driving. The top tank always fails and bursts or leaks on them..usually spraying coolant all over the engine compartment as well as the engine...ruining any engine paint. It's VERY common. I went through like 6 of them over the years.. I'll never buy one again. I use only Original Ford, or OLD Stock Modine radiators or Modern Aluminum ones...
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Tony K.
The question with that is...Just EXACTLY what Stock radiator are you using. If you are using a recent SGI/Spectra Premium/Four Seasons/Modine radiator within the last 8 years..they are all the same off shore (Taiwan) radiator made by the same maker. They are denoted by A White Decal with Blue Waves on it either on the top tank or on the sides of the radiator. The radiator only lasts 2 1/2 to 3 years with average driving. The top tank always fails and bursts or leaks on them..usually spraying coolant all over the engine compartment as well as the engine...ruining any engine paint. It's VERY common. I went through like 6 of them over the years.. I'll never buy one again. I use only Original Ford, or OLD Stock Modine radiators or Modern Aluminum ones...
)Tony K.
Spectra Premium. Three years old. No real signs of wear. I do keep a check on it. Actually removed it and had it pressure checked last fall.
Will probably have it checked again when I change back to water wetter for track time.
Will probably have it checked again when I change back to water wetter for track time.
"Will probably have it checked again when I change back to water wetter for track time. "
You are using that Spectrum Premium Radiator on the track?!?!??!? OMG...!!!!!!
Wow, You really are dangerous...
That radiator is IN NO WAY meant for any kind of track use. It's barely decent enough for street use. It's literally only a matter of time before it (The top tank) explodes on you...
Dude, You need one of these...and some cans of Eastwood's Radiator Black... and it will never fail on you. The 2 row one actually have better cooling than the 3 row ones due to the huge cooling tube sizes...
65-66 Mustang Aluminum Radiator V8 - Original Equipment Style - 2 Row Performance
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Tone.
You are using that Spectrum Premium Radiator on the track?!?!??!? OMG...!!!!!!
Wow, You really are dangerous...
That radiator is IN NO WAY meant for any kind of track use. It's barely decent enough for street use. It's literally only a matter of time before it (The top tank) explodes on you...
Dude, You need one of these...and some cans of Eastwood's Radiator Black... and it will never fail on you. The 2 row one actually have better cooling than the 3 row ones due to the huge cooling tube sizes...
65-66 Mustang Aluminum Radiator V8 - Original Equipment Style - 2 Row Performance
)Tone.
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