More Expensive Decisions

I decided to work on the cooling system before restarting the Mustang.

I've still using the original 2 core brass/copper radiator.  If you look in the filler neck, you can see some chunks of rust slightly blocking some of the tubes.  I wanted to use the radiator as long as I could and I think that day is today.  Honestly, I doubt it will be able to keep this new engine cool anyway when driving.

I did some measuring last night after work in hopes of finding an aluminum 3 core radiator.  In order to keep my Flex-A-Lite 398 electric fan, I must find one less than 2.5 inches thick.  This did not seem like it would be too difficult but it required some compromises.

I found many of the Mustang vendors sell Champion Cooling System radiators.  I found a company called LedFoot racing which is a vendor for their parts and called for check sizes.  Unfortunately, I found the direct fit 3 core is right at 2.5 inches. This would not work as the fan would touch the water pump.

I spoke with a man named Jeff and he said I should get an American Eagle 2 core.  The core size is 1 inch rather than 3/4" like on the Champion.  This would be a decent compromise and the radiator is 2 1/8" thick which would fit.  I checked around an could find it cheaper than his price of $169.95. 

I felt bad buying it from someone else after he helped me so I called back and talked to him.  He said he had one is stock and would ship it to me that day.  I asked about pricing and he agreed to sell it for $150.  This worked for me as it was close to what the others were selling for on eBay and I gave him my business in return for the help he provided.

I'd rather the tanks look more similar to the stock design.  However, this is only possible with a brass/copper style or very expensive aluminum radiator.  I wanted the cooling advantage of aluminum but did not want to keep hemoraging money so I went with this one.  I'm sure it will work fine.  Better yet, it will be here Saturday.