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Here are both a aluminum and a brass~copper
The brass copper is for a 70's 460 truck with desert cooling. A direct bolt in with the proper brackets.
I have a original set I have used to make copies of. You can also add a shroud if need be also.
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There are a number of good radiators for your truck. You did not say if its a 6cyl or 352 or?
Here are both a aluminum and a brass~copper
The brass copper is for a 70's 460 truck with desert cooling. A direct bolt in with the proper brackets.
I have a original set I have used to make copies of. You can also add a shroud if need be also.
Here are both a aluminum and a brass~copper
The brass copper is for a 70's 460 truck with desert cooling. A direct bolt in with the proper brackets.
I have a original set I have used to make copies of. You can also add a shroud if need be also.
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brass copper mounted in truck with A/C. Makes for easy A/C condenser mounting also.
This is using a original ford fan shroud and a 19.5" Fan
Aluminum Plastic is a bolt in so it depends on which one you want.
The Copper~Brass runs just over 200.00
This is using a original ford fan shroud and a 19.5" Fan
Aluminum Plastic is a bolt in so it depends on which one you want.
The Copper~Brass runs just over 200.00
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I keep thinking aluminum. I know they both have their pros and cons. I'm just thinking lighter since I want this truck to have 500hp when I'm done. So I figure just do this right the first time. Just don't know where to get a good quality one preferably made in USA. Thanks boss
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I keep thinking aluminum. I know they both have their pros and cons. I'm just thinking lighter since I want this truck to have 500hp when I'm done. So I figure just do this right the first time. Just don't know where to get a good quality one preferably made in USA. Thanks boss
The Copper~Brass is easy to find and pretty nice quality. The Aluminum-Plastic is ok and of course much lighter.
For my 427 Side Oiler I chose the Copper Brass with fan shroud. Its making a "bit" more than 500hp. LOL
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If you have a 390 and are planning on 500hp I assume you are doing a 445' engine? It will take some cubes and good cylinder heads to get there.
The Copper~Brass is easy to find and pretty nice quality. The Aluminum-Plastic is ok and of course much lighter.
For my 427 Side Oiler I chose the Copper Brass with fan shroud. Its making a "bit" more than 500hp. LOL
The Copper~Brass is easy to find and pretty nice quality. The Aluminum-Plastic is ok and of course much lighter.
For my 427 Side Oiler I chose the Copper Brass with fan shroud. Its making a "bit" more than 500hp. LOL
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.030 over on a 390 block (4.080) using a bolt in 4.250 Stroke crank will get you
445 cubes.
You will need the 4.250 stroke crank and a good set of Aluminum heads to get you 500 dependable HP in a 390.
So it really depends on your budget. Expect to spend 5k or more to get you the magic 500hp out of a 390.
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Not a big fan of the China junk.. (most aluminum plastic rads)
.030 over on a 390 block (4.080) using a bolt in 4.250 Stroke crank will get you
445 cubes.
You will need the 4.250 stroke crank and a good set of Aluminum heads to get you 500 dependable HP in a 390.
So it really depends on your budget. Expect to spend 5k or more to get you the magic 500hp out of a 390.
.030 over on a 390 block (4.080) using a bolt in 4.250 Stroke crank will get you
445 cubes.
You will need the 4.250 stroke crank and a good set of Aluminum heads to get you 500 dependable HP in a 390.
So it really depends on your budget. Expect to spend 5k or more to get you the magic 500hp out of a 390.
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