Mudeblue
Well-Known Member
Cooling nightmare; 1965 Plymouth SF 383! Purchased a $875 Griffin Aluminium Radiator, BIG MISTAKE - STAY AWAY FROM GRIFFIN, installed A/C, installed serpentine belt, installed push and pull fans for a combined 3,000 CFM and installed shroud. Radiator is is OEM specifications with dimensions of 22" x 18". Complete engine overhaul and has +-600 miles.
Location; Phoenix, AZ.
Problem; Engine runs hot, any ambient temperature 75 degrees or above just changes how quick it gets hot at lights and driving.
Question; I converted the car to have A/C. I am unable to determine if a Radiator Core Support was available in a 26" when the car had factory air or just the standard 22." With the current 22 X 18" there is surface area of 396 sq. inches vs. 468 sq. inches with the 26 X 18 or an increase of 18%. Therefore, was there a 26" Radiator Core Support available in and for a 1965 Fury OR will a 26" Core Support fit from another year, i.e. 1966 fit. I am looking at this option vs. pulling out the serpentine belt and trying to install standard belts, changing water pumps, changing pulleys on the A/C compressor, if even possible, as well as the power steering pump, etc. and reinstalling a fan blade, new shroud and other. I estimate that what ever I do, am looking at $3,000 - $5,000. If I knew than what I know now!!!!!!!
Location; Phoenix, AZ.
Problem; Engine runs hot, any ambient temperature 75 degrees or above just changes how quick it gets hot at lights and driving.
Question; I converted the car to have A/C. I am unable to determine if a Radiator Core Support was available in a 26" when the car had factory air or just the standard 22." With the current 22 X 18" there is surface area of 396 sq. inches vs. 468 sq. inches with the 26 X 18 or an increase of 18%. Therefore, was there a 26" Radiator Core Support available in and for a 1965 Fury OR will a 26" Core Support fit from another year, i.e. 1966 fit. I am looking at this option vs. pulling out the serpentine belt and trying to install standard belts, changing water pumps, changing pulleys on the A/C compressor, if even possible, as well as the power steering pump, etc. and reinstalling a fan blade, new shroud and other. I estimate that what ever I do, am looking at $3,000 - $5,000. If I knew than what I know now!!!!!!!