Different radiator for 46?
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Different radiator for 46?
Does anyone have experience using a nonstock radiator? I would like to find something lighter, but that will not bust the bank. Aluminum universal perhaps?
Recently I tore down a Mitsubishi pickup and was even thinking of using its cooler. Figured it could be made to fit, but gave that up because it was just rediculously small.
My main objectives are decreased weight, while maintaining adequate cooling. The current new core 4 row stock radiator weighs a bunch, and cools too much.
A new 292 V-8 motor is ready for installation this winter, and the timing would be good for changing the radiator.
Recently I tore down a Mitsubishi pickup and was even thinking of using its cooler. Figured it could be made to fit, but gave that up because it was just rediculously small.
My main objectives are decreased weight, while maintaining adequate cooling. The current new core 4 row stock radiator weighs a bunch, and cools too much.
A new 292 V-8 motor is ready for installation this winter, and the timing would be good for changing the radiator.
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Personally, I would buy something out of Speedway. They are budget, and have a lot from which to choose.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3555...temNo=radiator
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/p/3555...temNo=radiator
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Just to toss out a little more info - the 46 uses the same radiator as the 48-52's so it expands your search a little more. I have swapped a 46 and 48 rad back and forth in my F1 several times.
Sometime back I seem to remember a thread about using a dodge rad. Can't remember tho what they used? Sorry.
Sometime back I seem to remember a thread about using a dodge rad. Can't remember tho what they used? Sorry.
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Originally Posted by mtflat
Just to toss out a little more info - the 46 uses the same radiator as the 48-52's so it expands your search a little more. I have swapped a 46 and 48 rad back and forth in my F1 several times.
Sometime back I seem to remember a thread about using a dodge rad. Can't remember tho what they used? Sorry.
Sometime back I seem to remember a thread about using a dodge rad. Can't remember tho what they used? Sorry.
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Originally Posted by fitzwell
Had a guy in Cali build a "stock" rad for my 46....4 core unit that i can't get over 200 deg in August with the air on. This is with a warmed over 302. Bolts in the stock location.
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From: texas,earth
Originally Posted by 46yblock
That is what I have, a stock 46 4 row, new core, cooling a 292. At 15-65 mph the coolant temperature never gets above 160, with ambient up to 100, and that is with the electric fan off. I know it is hard to believe, and most guys wont. No air conditioning.
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I have been using 15-40 oil in the 292. If I dont get the cold radiator fixed after this new motor goes in I will probably go to 10W30.
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