radiator

the68stangdude · June 20th, 2007, 10:00 PM

I have a 289ci in my 68 that I am restoring. I'm not sure if im going to buy a new radiator or reuse the old one. Is it a smart idea to reuse my old radiator? I'm not sure how you tell how many rows are in a radiator. Does it really matter how many rows you have?

Horseshoeing · June 21st, 2007, 06:22 AM

If it looks ok for and it works, then use it. Mustangs radiators are not the best. They are for the most part to small. If its a old radiator it not going to cool as good as a new one. If it was me(I am cheap), I would put the old one in and see how it works. If it like to run hot, then get a 3 row for a stock motor.

UBY 289 · June 21st, 2007, 07:40 AM

I would go with a new rad , we know how hot these 289 run so why take the chance .

the68stangdude · June 30th, 2007, 11:41 PM

I believe im going to just check it for leaks and try to use it. If it runs hot then I get another one. Im 17 and dont have much money

Grimmy · July 1st, 2007, 03:52 AM

As long as you know what you are doing go for it.

June 20th, 2007, 10:00 PM	#1
the68stangdude Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	radiator I have a 289ci in my 68 that I am restoring. I'm not sure if im going to buy a new radiator or reuse the old one. Is it a smart idea to reuse my old radiator? I'm not sure how you tell how many rows are in a radiator. Does it really matter how many rows you have?

June 21st, 2007, 06:22 AM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it looks ok for and it works, then use it. Mustangs radiators are not the best. They are for the most part to small. If its a old radiator it not going to cool as good as a new one. If it was me(I am cheap), I would put the old one in and see how it works. If it like to run hot, then get a 3 row for a stock motor. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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June 21st, 2007, 07:40 AM	#3
UBY 289 Newbie Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 35 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would go with a new rad , we know how hot these 289 run so why take the chance .

June 30th, 2007, 11:41 PM	#4
the68stangdude Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	I believe im going to just check it for leaks and try to use it. If it runs hot then I get another one. Im 17 and dont have much money

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