Just picked up a Ford Motorsport aluminum radiator from Powered by Ford and a set of Nitto Drag Radials. What a difference with these tires, it makes me wonder how I made it this far without them. Putting in the radiator next weekend, this should keep her cool with the electric fan. If anybody is looking for a good deal on tires check out tiresdirect.com, I picked mine up for $148 a piece.

 

I just put the same rad in

 

that rad works great. had one in my 460 powered 85 tbird. kept it at 180* with a shitty parts store 16" puller

 

Should I put a 160 or 180 degree thermostat in there?

 

Did you have to make any mods or was it a direct bolt in? I've got an electric fan on there now and it seems to be a pretty tight fight with the stock radiator.

 

minor mods...just about a bolt in....It is tight....I just went from a 160 to a 180 today and It runs better.....remember...I have a 351.....kept it at 180-195 today.

 

I was thinking of putting the 160 in for the summer at least.

 

I have a 180 in mine and have no overheat problems with a factory replacement 2-core rad. I believe the stock computer likes the car to run around 180 and will try to compensate if the car runs above or below.

John

 

damn nice...