Griffin muscle car radiator? Anyone using one of these?
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07/15/12 06:27 PM
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Looking at buying this Griffin radiator. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/GRI-5-571GA-FAX/ Was curious if anyone is using one. Can you use a factory shroud on these? Does it keep your car cool? Also how do the tranny cooler fittings line up with where the factory ones are?
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Re: Griffin muscle car radiator? Anyone using one of these?
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07/15/12 09:04 PM
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I installed a 26" one in a buddy's car a few years ago. Dropped right in. Factory shroud bolted on perfect. Looked stock.
But... he ordered the higher horsepower version with the thicker core. Factory fan and clutch wouldn't fit. Had to install a Jaguar fan clutch. With the benefit of hindsight, he should have just ordered the stock replacement one which would have been more than adequate.
Another buddy purchased a 22" unit for his 340 'Cuda, and it did not resemble a stock unit. Had a stamped tank, but lacked the ribbing. On top of that, his car still runs hot, but I think he's got other issues.
I'm potentially in need a of a 22" radiator (my stock one is leaking, but repairable). Not sure I'd want to use one of the Griffins in my stock appearing engine bay.
Last edited by 471Magnum; 07/15/12 09:26 PM.
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Re: Griffin muscle car radiator? Anyone using one of these?
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I just recieved that same griffin a few weeks ago. I am happy with it. The stamped upper tank resemble a stock type tank and polished up very nice. I had a champion before and the wizard (my second choice) has the same kind of upper tank, which I didnt like. The welds on the wizard are much nicer then the champion though. There is a flange for the shroud to bolt to, you just need to drill the holes in the flange like posted above. I dont have stock trans lines so, no comment about how those would fit as I have braided lines.
Last edited by Greentween; 07/15/12 10:03 PM.
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