Alternate Radiator Choices for Flatheads?

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dongas30

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Is there a way to use a radiator with a single inlet and outlet instead of the dual in/out FH radiators? Maybe an early mustang type?
 
I used a 66 Mustang radiator but I added additional outlets. Works fine and keeps the engine cool. Ed
 

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I guess one way you could do that is to design a crossover pipe that feeds both heads. That crossover pipe would have a single inlet hose going to the top of the radiator. You would still have the problem of how to to distribute the water leaving the bottom of the radiator in large enough amounts to get pumped thru the engine in order to keep it cool. Perhaps a high volume electric water pump is part of the solution along with a reverse flow cooling system.
 
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Mike B said:
Cost would be my guess...
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I would think it would cost more to make all the necessary modifications to a single inlet/outlet radiator. Why not just have the original style radiator redone or get a new OEM style radiator?
 
WHY! BECAUSE. WHY NOT, WHY CAN'T I, I KNOW I CAN, DAM-IT I WANT TO. Maybe I need some help mentally.......
 
rhpope said:
Ed,

What model car or truck are you using the Mustang radiator in?

Thanks,
Roger
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Roger, I'm not using it in a car. Just needed a radiator for my test stand and since I had the Mustang radiator, it was an experiment to see if it would cool the engine. It works fine. Ed
 

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