[BFix] NASCAR Aluminum Radiator Size

[philmoulton at comcast.net]

Best thing one can do to cool a 351w is have that back crossover open. some aftermarket intakes have it open, some just have the places for drilling and tapping it and installing a crossover hose.

Phil Moulton
cell  503-236-0060
philmoulton at comcast.net

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Erik Christensen 
  To: u100 72 ; Fix Bronco 
  Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [BFix] NASCAR Aluminum Radiator Size


  Spend a lot of time at 180MPH, do you?  There's not much in 'ass-car that is relevant to a 4x4, or anything else, for that matter. 
    Seriously though, as much frontal area as you can manage is a good thing. too thick, and you are not as efficient, but frontal area will always be a help if you sacrifice nothing else to gain it.
   Even more important, optimize your fan and shroud, and coolant flow. 351's are said to have an issue at the back of the heads? not sure, as I've never dealt with it first hand, but there is a cure (someone else who has dealt with this feel free to expand on this)


  Erik
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: u100 72 
    To: Fix Bronco 
    Sent: Sunday, April 27, 2008 7:27 PM
    Subject: [BFix] NASCAR Aluminum Radiator Size


    Hello All,
    Does anyone know what the dimensions the radiators most NASCAR teams are running?  I am curious because (while I could care less about an aluminum/copper radiator debate) I am looking to put even more cooling into my truck due to the fact that I have a 351 versus the 302.  With the 302/5.0 there was never a cooling issue in the slightest like most people that run one.  After the 351/5.8 there are times that I wish I had more cooling surface especially out here in the Southwest desert climate.  What I am looking into are the 27 1/2" or 31" universal units that you find the "roundy-round" guys use.
     
    Thanks,
    Matt


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