utvolman99 Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I have a chance to buy a used 22x19" Griffin cheap. I was planning on buying a 24x19 but I can get this one for 1/4th the price. Will the two inches make that big of a difference? I will be using the Taurus SHO fan (I think it is the same three prong fan everyone else is using). Thanks for your help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Yes the 22" x 19" Griffin will work. I have one in my 240Z and the sbc 350 runs at 180 degrees on all but the hottest days. No boil overs in 14 months of operation. There is a gap on each side of the radiator. I bought the 22" beacause I mis-measured the distance between the frame rails (it was dark). The Griffin will need to be rubber mounted top and bottom. I am also using a Black Magic electric fan that works well, but does draw a lot of amps making starting a bit slow when the starter gets heat soaked. This weekend I am installing a gear reduction starter and a high amp battery to help with the starter heat soak problem. Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
utvolman99 Posted October 23, 2003 Author Share Posted October 23, 2003 Yes the 22" x 19" Griffin will work. I have one in my 240Z and the sbc 350 runs at 180 degrees on all but the hottest days. No boil overs in 14 months of operation. There is a gap on each side of the radiator. I bought the 22" beacause I mis-measured the distance between the frame rails (it was dark). The Griffin will need to be rubber mounted top and bottom. I am also using a Black Magic electric fan that works well' date=' but does draw a lot of amps making starting a bit slow when the starter gets heat soaked. This weekend I am installing a gear reduction starter and a high amp battery to help with the starter heat soak problem. Miles[/quote'] Sounds good, where are you located. Im in Tennessee and it gets kinda hot in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miles Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I am located in Sacramento. It gets hot here. Miles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 I havent heard anything bad about the griffins yet. I thought that the 24x19 was too big. Guess I lost track of my facts. Ill probably be getting one eventually. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 24, 2003 Share Posted October 24, 2003 I havent heard anything bad about the griffins yet. I thought that the 24x19 was too big. Guess I lost track of my facts. Ill probably be getting one eventually. 24x19 is just right. 26x19 is too big, but some frames can fit them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToplessZ Posted October 25, 2003 Share Posted October 25, 2003 what do you mean some frames can fit them...certain years? First or second gen? Would be nice if I found out my car could fit the 26x19 extra cooling is always a plus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 27, 2003 Share Posted October 27, 2003 You need to measure the space between the frame at the rad support. Some Zs seem to be wider than others. I think 280s are wider than 240s, but measure to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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