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pbrown
May 11th, 2009, 09:19 PM
I just finished my new radiator install. I removed the universal crossflow unit and installed a Northern downflow.

Thisis the new radiator installed.
http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/data/500/medium/New_Radiator_Installed_-_Small.JPG (http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/100)


This is the radiator before installation. The fan is a Spal 1600 CFM puller and is 2.48" thick. I have a full inch of clearance now. I may be able to switch to a Flex-a-Lite 2500 CFM 16" fan if this one has issues.
http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/data/500/medium/New_Radiator_with_Fan_-_Small.JPG (http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/99)


This is the old radiator. It was pretty close to the water pump. The oldfan was a 17" 2400 CFM electric unit. It moved a lot of air. The fan was in th way of the new power steering pump so it had to go.
http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/data/500/medium/Old_Radiator_-_Small.JPG (http://www.rainierfalcons.com/gallery/showphoto.php/photo/98)

Jeff W
May 11th, 2009, 09:51 PM
The new one certainly looks more stock than the old. I know that's a look you are going for :ROTFLMAO:

As usual, nice work.

Is that a filter in your upper radiator hose or just a way to custom fit for your app?

pbrown
May 11th, 2009, 10:17 PM
Is that a filter in your upper radiator hose or just a way to custom fit for your app?

That is a 1.5" piece of stainless tubing. I'm hoping to replace the upper hose with a molded one for a 63 V8 Falcon.