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i have a 77 f-250 crewcab 4x4 with a/c and a 4 speed manual transmission that i am swaping in a 460 the engine is going to be a mild build will the direct fit be cool rad with eletric fans be enough to cool my truck? im thinking the engine is going to make about 400+ hp befor i put it in any truck and the truck is going to be lifted and have 38 inch tires. dose any one have a be cool rad or is their a different aluminum rad made by a different company.
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A good cooling fan will also help to keep it cool, you'll find this thread very informative, https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...ght=clutch+fan.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...98&postcount=6
Trucks (camper specials) with 460 engines have very good radiators.
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Trucks (camper specials) with 460 engines have very good radiators.
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I have a Trailer Special with the super cooling rad (a new one at that, 4 core) and I still run a little warm on 90 degree days, without towing. In another thread, I mentioned I will be installing an aftermarket temp gauge. I can't believe this monster of a rad would not cool a stock 460 well enough.
Replacement is a Modine. The big rad on these 460 trucks uses a different core support with a larger cutout and different mount system, but I think you can make it work with some fabbing.
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Replacement is a Modine. The big rad on these 460 trucks uses a different core support with a larger cutout and different mount system, but I think you can make it work with some fabbing.
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Originally Posted by trinogt
I ....with the super cooling rad (a new one at that, 4 core)........I can't believe this monster of a rad would not cool a stock 460 well enough.
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Check out "wizard cooling" for aluminum radiators http://www.wizardcooling.com/gallery.htm.
Check out national Part Depot (our sponsor) For radiators also, under the cooling section catalog.
Hi cool water pumps are also an option.
Electric fans setup with engine fan switch.
Check out national Part Depot (our sponsor) For radiators also, under the cooling section catalog.
Hi cool water pumps are also an option.
Electric fans setup with engine fan switch.
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is this be cool rad enough to cool my truck with a/c or what would i need to do to add some extra compacity or make it work? going to need to order a rad soon to finsh my truck.
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Use a high volume water pump. The larger radiator has the effect of slowing down the speed of the coolant through the tubes, setting up a laminar flow. The increased speed of flow with the HD pump will generate a turbulant flow through the tubse which greatly increases efficiency.
The high output pump will also increase pressure inside the block, increasing the boiling point around the exhaust ports.
The high output pump will also increase pressure inside the block, increasing the boiling point around the exhaust ports.
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this website has some useful information -
http://www.projectresponder.com/be-c...tor~11~157.htm
http://www.projectresponder.com/460-...ump~11~156.htm
http://www.projectresponder.com/fan-clutch~4~105.htm
http://www.projectresponder.com/be-c...tor~11~157.htm
http://www.projectresponder.com/460-...ump~11~156.htm
http://www.projectresponder.com/fan-clutch~4~105.htm
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1975FORD, what do you mean by 'good cooling fan'?
I am using the stock fan, as I do with all my vehicles...
It is a non-clutch-type fan, 5 blade. What would be better? I looked at aftermarket aluminum flex fans, but they look flimsy...
I will try anything as long as it's not expensive... (and as long as my problem isn't just the gauge)
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I am using the stock fan, as I do with all my vehicles...
It is a non-clutch-type fan, 5 blade. What would be better? I looked at aftermarket aluminum flex fans, but they look flimsy...
I will try anything as long as it's not expensive... (and as long as my problem isn't just the gauge)
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Griffin alum Radiator Setup
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is this be cool rad enough to cool my truck with a/c or what would i need to do to add some extra compacity or make it work? going to need to order a rad soon to finsh my truck.
Griffin Alum Radiator:
Direct bolt-in. No modifications needed.
Part #: 7-566BW-FAX
Year : 66-79
Model: Truck
Inlet: top right
Outlet: bottom left
Rows: 2 row
Tube Size: 1.25"
Additional Information: Upto 600hp; Trans Cooler
Size: 19.25 X 26 inch core
http://griffinrad.com/
Flex-a-lite Electric Fan:
27" Electric Fan (dual 13.5") Variable speed control operates the fan from 60% - 100% http://www.flex-a-lite.com/auto/html...-electric.html
Edelbrock Aluminum Water Pump.
FWIW...I originally purchased a be-cool radiator...and did not care for the smaller size...and mods I would have to make. Returned...and purchased the Griffin.
Hope this helps...
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