Radiator. Does size matter?
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Radiator. Does size matter?
Here's a question for you cooling experts.
I have a 1965 F100 w/302 V8 and I have the Flex-a-lite 12" Dual electric fans on it. I just bought a 1977 F150 project truck mainly for the normal upgrades you can get from them and it has a new four row Eskimo radiator on it.
Question: If I put this big radiator in my truck with the 302V8 in it will it still warm it to utilize the heater in the winter?
Sure it's a dumb question but I'm not an engineer and I'll have to do some modifying to put this bigger radiator in my '65.
I appreciate all comments.
I have a 1965 F100 w/302 V8 and I have the Flex-a-lite 12" Dual electric fans on it. I just bought a 1977 F150 project truck mainly for the normal upgrades you can get from them and it has a new four row Eskimo radiator on it.
Question: If I put this big radiator in my truck with the 302V8 in it will it still warm it to utilize the heater in the winter?
Sure it's a dumb question but I'm not an engineer and I'll have to do some modifying to put this bigger radiator in my '65.
I appreciate all comments.
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The hot water for the heater is taken from the engine so the temp. of the heater water depends on the engine thermostat not the size of the radiator. I would make the switch, you can`t go wrong with extra cooling capacity.
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