Fluidyne Aluminum Radiator

[timbeam]

It seems it has become my lifetime quest to get the needle in the Temp gauge to move away from the 'H'. I had installed a 4-row radiator many years ago and I've always assumed it was capable of doing the job. More mods followed like a Flo-cool hi-flow pump, and an electric fan. I've begun to think the radiator, which I've always thought of as a known "good" might be my problem. I've talked with more and more people that have had less than stellar results with 4-row rads. The one I have was one of the first ever to come out with the look of an original. After running very hot on the drive home from the MCA show on Saturday, I decided I was going to do whatever it takes to cure this once and for all. I also decided the next logical step is an Aluminium radiator. I went with the Fluidyne from Mustangs Unlimited. I am stoked that I just checked the UPS tracking and it is scheduled to be here Friday evening. Here's the odd thing: it says the package, which includes the radiator, a temp gauge and 2 bottles of Water Wetter and it says the package weighs 4 lbs. That just seems too light. I know AL rads are a lot lighter than a brass one but only 4 lbs?

 

[Horseplay]

Well, we know the gauge and Water Wetter are headed your way. Still looking for that radiator though.

 

[janschutz]

Tim, Are you going to paint the radiator black? Wish I could of gone to the Nationals.

 

[timbeam]

Yes, I've got Eastwood radiator paint that I really like. That way it will be a little more stealth so it stays at least semi-close to an original look. Ive even read where black helps with the heat dissipate the heat a bit more.

We missed you at the Nats!

 

[timbeam]

Ended up sending the Fluidyne back. Didn't really fit and I hated the look for my car. Mustangs Unlimited was great about the return, but it did cost $70 bucks to send back - ouch!

 

[miketyler]

I have been chasing overtemp issues on my Cuda for a few years now. I think I could write a book on this. Have tried everything including timing, fuel mixture, high flow water pump, thermostat mod, 2-3 row copper radiators, aluminum radiator, water wetter, shroud displacement, 2nd pusher fan, lower hose spring, etc. I believe my 340 block is either clogged up, over bored, or some other internal issue.

When a condition like this exists, I think no external fixes will cure it. I will say the pusher fan has made temps more "controlled" but I still have them hovering around 220-230* on a hot indian summer day in DFW.