Guest Anonymous Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 hi im going to be installing a 302 in my 74 260. i was curious about wich radiator i should use any ideas thanks 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
74_5.0L_Z Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 In the first iteration of my 74 5.0L powered 260, I used a 3 core datsun 280Z radiator with no problem. The engine had the Ford clutch fan, no shroud, and about 8" clearance between the fan and radiator. The car would idle all day long in 95 degree traffic and never get over 185 (thermostat setting). I have since switched to a griffin 24 x 19 radiator, and a '95 mustang electric fan. Again I am having no problems. My 5.0L has about 350 hp at the flywheel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo240ez Posted September 20, 2003 Share Posted September 20, 2003 Like 74_5.0 I*'m running a Griffen, aluminum. If you're running a carburated early version 302, get the chevy model it has the right side (bottom) outlet, top (left side) inlet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest scca Posted September 23, 2003 Share Posted September 23, 2003 i'm running the HOWE rad -- NICER looking that the Griffin IMO- performance bodies.com sells it for like $189 nice rad works well i've installed a blackmagic fan and driving thru Norcal in the summertime never got past 195 so works well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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