Hi Andy,
I had a Griffin in one of my cars for many years using the stock mounts and
stock shroud without issue. The aluminum core is about a 1/2" thicker than
stock but slightly thinner than a modern 3-row core which is what is in the
car now. In any case I had no issues with water pump shaft clearance on my
car.
I had to replace the Griffin when coming back from the Pittsburgh Gran Prix
on I-80 a couple years ago the harmonic balancer came apart, embedding
pieces into the core. I considered myself lucky that the radiator and timing
cover were the only casualties. The balancer was new when the 289 was
rebuilt in 2004, I have since upgraded to SFI-Approved balancers on all my
street cars.
Bugz
-----Original Message-----
From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
On Behalf Of Andy Walker
Sent: Monday, December 16, 2013 9:46 PM
To: tigers@autox.team.net
Subject: [Tigers] Aluminum radiators
Hey, guys:
If I remember correctly, some time back there was a discussion about
stock-sized aluminum radiators being available. Did I dream that or was
that for real? I'm considering replacing the radiator in my Mk1A but I want
to keep the stock size unit in it so I can run the stock fan shroud without
any modifications. Is this possible? Can someone point me toward the place
where I could get one of these jewels?
Thanks a million,
Andy Walker
Edmond, OK
B382001600LRXFE
TAC #740
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