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dart4forte

dart4forte

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In their early A body? Looking at adding one to my 66.
 
Dana67Dart said:
What do you hope to gain?
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Well, just exploring different options. I am going to have the rad converted to 3 core. Running a 180 Stat so as far as out current temps go it’s been averaging 105. Temp gauge runs in the 200 area bot in town and freeway driving. I may put a high flow 160 degree stat on to see if it lowers the temps
 
I don't have an early A, but I run clutch fans on most of my classics.
 
LOL Ironracer
Was the disagree about:
  1. I really do have an early A ??? or....
  2. I really don't run clutch fans on my classics .....
:poke::lol:
 
I need to check and post a picture. I know I fought with one on my 70 Swinger as far as clearance.
 
toolmanmike said:
I need to check and post a picture. I know I fought with one on my 70 Swinger as far as clearance.
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Nope, stock fan.

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I might try one on my 64 IF I had the room. I JUST put a solid non symmetrical five blade fan on and she sounds like a single prop airplane going down the road but MAN does that thing move some air!
 
dart4forte said:
Well, just exploring different options.
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What is wrong with your current setup?

dart4forte said:
I am going to have the rad converted to 3 core.
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Should not need to if the cooling system is functioning correctly


dart4forte said:
Running a 180 Stat so as far as out current temps go it’s been averaging 105.
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105 outside air temp and a 180 deg thermostat, 200 not an issue unless it keeps raising

dart4forte said:
Temp gauge runs in the 200 area bot in town and freeway driving.
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With 105 deg outside air temp that is normal
dart4forte said:
I may put a high flow 160 degree stat on to see if it lowers the temps
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The thermostat only sets the low temp, the cooling system, outside air temp,air flow and load on the engine dictate the running temp.
 
I had a parts car with a 273, AC and no power steering- perfect.
It had a shroud, a seven blade fan with a clutch.
Only one I’ve ever seen.
I haven’t gotten it on my car yet.
 
dart4forte said:
Well, just exploring different options. I am going to have the rad converted to 3 core. Running a 180 Stat so as far as out current temps go it’s been averaging 105. Temp gauge runs in the 200 area bot in town and freeway driving. I may put a high flow 160 degree stat on to see if it lowers the temps
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200 is nowhere near a problem!!!!!! if it stays around there RUN IT
 
I run a 6 blade 17” fan with a clutch in my stock metal fan shroud on my original 22” radiator. I had a couple of the 6 blade 17” fans, so I milled the center out to accept the clutch and assembled a couple for some friends that liked my setup!
 
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