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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: meteor on 2007-12-05 09:29

Title: Which radiator to use?
Post by: meteor on 2007-12-05 09:29
Here's the setup, 302SBF swap, waterpump with a driver side inlet so I can run the alternator low on the passenger side.

1. Should I buy a new crossflow radiator? not keen on the 'modern' look of these.
2. Will a stock 57 V8 rad fit in a 6cyl. rad support?
3. If I use the stock 57 6cyl. radiator and a pass. side waterpump inlet, will the alternator interfere with the rad hose?

thanks
Title: Re: waterpumps and radiator options
Post by: fomocochoptop on 2007-12-05 10:04
They Look like Stock style Radiators to me.   Iv'e had outlets changed  sides for me at my local radiator shops it shouldn't be an issue.
Title: Re: Which radiator to use?
Post by: meteor on 2007-12-05 10:13
I just realized that there was a different rad used on the 57 V8 cars. Both my Ranchero and Ranch Wagon were 6 cyl. cars so I figured all the rads were the same.

Interesting that you had the outlets reversed, maybe that is the way to go.

thanks!
Title: Re: Which radiator to use?
Post by: shopratwoody on 2007-12-05 10:26
I've always had stock Radiators, with enough rows and in good condition. No problems even with
big motors..
Ron :004: