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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.

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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

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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.

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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

 

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"I will not be a spectator in the sport of life!"

mjk

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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

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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

 

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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

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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!!!)

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