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need a radiator

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by fdpwr2a, Mar 28, 2011.

  1. fdpwr2a

    fdpwr2a New Member

    Have a 48 2a and it has a I-6 ford motor in it and I need a radiator the is 16 inches tall and 22 wide to fit in. The motor goes up to the front crossmember so the radiator has to sit on the crossmember. I am doing a powersteering mod so the one in it is to wide now!! Thanks for any info. fdpwr2a
     
    fdpwr2a, Mar 28, 2011
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  2. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    Unlikely someone's going to be able to point to a specific radiator for you.

    I'd first look at Mustang or Falcon radiators - the Mustang radiator is a common choice for V6 swaps in these Jeeps.

    There was also a thread in the earlyCJ5 forum showing a DJ radiator that can be bought new that's cheap. http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=86640

    Also, in your sig, the T-18 is a transmission. I expect you mean D18, the Dana 18. Just FYI :)
     
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    timgr, Mar 28, 2011
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  3. duffer

    duffer Rodent Power

    Probably not you want to hear, but the best way to do it is install a dropped crossmember. Not the best photos, but here is what I did:

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    It was made from 4" channel with gusseted ends. The bottom of the channel is at the bottom of the frame rails. The original design was so I could fit a vertical Chevy truck radiator (this is a 3B so there is 4.5" more to work with). That was replaced rather quickly with a 19x26" crossflow with the engine oil cooler (6" high) moved below the radiator. The aluminum across the bottom is part of the fan shroud which covers both the cooler and the radiator.
     
    duffer, Mar 28, 2011
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