jaime240z Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 I'm having problems (again) with the MSA 4-row radiator in my Z. I am thinking about just buying (or making) a bracket to use the griffin aluminum radiator. I plan on going with v8 conversion soon, so I would buy the radiator eventually. I am just wondering if anyone has done this? What would need to be done as far as hoses. BTW: electric fan is installed so the stock fan would not be present. Thanks Jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted November 21, 2002 Author Share Posted November 21, 2002 Also, what griffin radiator is everyone using in their Z's. Mine is a '72 240. I usually order through summit racing. If you have part #'s that would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 If you want to go with the Griffen then you'll need the one that has Chevy style in and out fittings. I believe the size is 24 or 26 x 19 You'll just have to measure across your current radiator to find the exact mearurement. I actually bought one once but, never installed it because I would have had to have some work done on it to make it fit with my intercooler pies. I eventually sold it but, it would have been sweet. I found the best deal at the time from Summit. There are some better units out there for not much more money so you might do some shopping and reading on the internet before you make your purchase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cody 82 ZXT Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 Heres the link for the one that I had bought for mine. I think the 240's would use the same one. Right? Summit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=3333 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 21, 2002 Share Posted November 21, 2002 I have the 24x19 Griffin GRI 1-25202-X out of Summit..For the V8 SBC.. a 1973 Chev Monte Carlo SBC upper water hose can be trimmed to fit. A Napa # 8948 trimmed to fit as a lower radiator hose.. I bought a section of 1 inch rubber that I cut into two strips to fit in the bottom and top channels of the Griffin radiator I made a lower and and upper frame out of 1/8 x 3/4 angle iron to fit over the rubber spacers in the channels of the radiator. The metal frames do not touch the aluminum radiator and all is cushioned by the rubber. The top metal frame has a bar strap that is secured by one metal bolt attached to the radiator support by the application of a welded in "t" nut to the radiator support. The bottom frame is attached by a single bolt to each side of the frame rails. I saw in a recent article of Chevy High Performance where they welded aluminum brackets directly to the side tanks.(Ouch) This may work but I feel the vibration should be spread out to the channels on top and bottom of the radiator and cushioned by rubber. Take one bolt out to remove the radiator with my method. Also the metal frames were made for a pressure fit to the rubber strips. I also formed a stainless steel cover to hide the top metal frame. Actually the metal frame painted in cast aluminum looks better. You should be forewarned that the Griffin has no drain plug to release coolant or tank provisions for auto tranny cooling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted November 23, 2002 Author Share Posted November 23, 2002 Thanks for the feedback, guys. Looks like I have a new project ahead of me. Someone mentioned that there are better quality rad's out there. What manufacturer do you recommend. I thought griffins were pretty good? Are Howe's better? Thanks Jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudge Posted November 23, 2002 Share Posted November 23, 2002 I have spoken with a guy that did Trans Am racing awhile back, and they used Griffin and recommended Griffin, and heard good from others - in fact, recommended Griff over the BeCool which many seem to think is "the best". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime240z Posted November 24, 2002 Author Share Posted November 24, 2002 Sweet. Thanks! Jaime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 Lone reported satifaction with a Howe radoator and was not enthused with a "Be Cool" Ford application of his brothers. It appears the "Be Cool" label has gained the name recogntion with status conscious consumers irregardless of durability or quality due to modern advertising hyperbole. (IF you wanna be cool go with the cool mentality)BTW Griffin Radiators is based and originated in Las Vegas,Nevada... where it gets real hot. Also there is a Griffin thread for an L 6 application where the owner had extreme difficulties cooling a L 6 with a Griffin, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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