Guest Anonymous Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 I am working on a V-8 conversion with a budget. My question is, Will the Datsun stock radiator work for cooling a mild 350? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 I would recommend against it. If you are looking for a cheap solution you can find a 3-core radiator from a '68 Chevy Camaro that will work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 I have had no overheat problems as of yet. My engine is aprox 475 hp. I do not have a/c on the car and have about 350 miles on it. Mostly cool weather miles. you can see a picture of the unfinished car in "members rides" on this site. I am running 160 degree thermostat with a weiand aluminum water pump. Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 7, 2000 Share Posted March 7, 2000 Thanks for the info folks. Myron, I noticed the gauges in your ride....What size did you get to fit in the holes of the dash and how did you get them to stay in there? I have been worried about that for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 8, 2000 Share Posted March 8, 2000 You can get the Griffin 26X19 units for under $180, and they flow nice. Large 1inch or larger tubes in the core and you save more weight! As for gauges, Myron is running the same setup I am, 2 5/8 autometers for the tri-hole pod in the center! Perfect fit to! The speedo and tach are 5 inch units! However, I'm using the 3 5/8" VDO programmable speedo because of the T56. I had to make a bezel for the unit to fit in the 5 inch hole! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted March 8, 2000 Share Posted March 8, 2000 Yeah, like Mike said they are 2 5/8 autometer the tach and speedo are 5" and a little tuff to mount solid. All you have to do on the other 3 is remove the factory guage and cut the metal out of the back of the metal "cup" that holds the guage. I would suggest that you use electric guages instead of mechanical though. I think Mike has a "Technical Article" on this modification but i am not sure... Do you Mike????? Myron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 8, 2000 Share Posted March 8, 2000 Nope, not yet. I'm also using a mechanical oil presure gauge and I recommend mechanical units if you can, they are more accurate. How much? I don't know. Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYRON Posted March 8, 2000 Share Posted March 8, 2000 Yes, they are more accurate, but after that damn little oil line spings a leak and caused a heck of a mess i changed my mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted March 9, 2000 Share Posted March 9, 2000 I only use copper or braided lines!!!!!! Mike ------------------ "I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!" mjk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anonymous Posted March 9, 2000 Share Posted March 9, 2000 Great, thanks for the info. That information is all I needed to know. I like the pics of y'alls rides. I will get some pics posted on my site just as quick as I can. Check it out. http://www.commandnet.net/csddk c-ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Scott Posted March 9, 2000 Share Posted March 9, 2000 csddk, One last alternative with your radiator is to find a custom shop that will build one for you. I took my stock radiator to a builder and he fabricated a 5 row from thick tanks that were of similar dimensions. The mounting hardware was all transferred to the new set up. I use two electric pushers and it will keep mine cool sitting in traffic on 90+ degree days. A mechanical fan with shroud would be even better. It sounds that the new alum. models are the way to go, but at least there's another alternative. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted March 28, 2000 Share Posted March 28, 2000 Guages, ah yessss. The oil leaks, the ammonia or whatever it is they put in temp guages can be a real pain. But from my encounters I'll stick with mech guages the readings are more accurate and I've lost more than one engine to a faulty electric guage. Mech guages give piece of mind when installed correctly (away from headders!!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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