Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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http://www.ebay.com/itm/Griffin-Radiator-Electric-Fans-Mopar-A-B-E-Body-Auto-Trans-CU-70038-/351760223706?fits=Year%3A1969%7CMake%3ADodge%7CModel%3ACharger%7CSubmodel%3ADaytona%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A7.2L&hash=item51e68b0dda:g:Y1cAAOSwvg9XYZoJ&vxp=mtr
Need to get a new radiator for my Daytona clone. since nothing is original on the car was wondering if a set up like this would keep the car cooler than a stock set up. Any feedback on this unit would be much appreciated.
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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http://www.griffinrad.com/load_details5....;key_id=5-70004They make a Direct fit downflow kit. It's about $1,000. The Radiator without fans is part 5-70004. Search the web for prices, I bought the radiator only off Amazon in Aug 2015 for $578.15. Currently they are showing $672.22 from Summit Racing? The suspension is still apart on the car, so I can't say how it will cool. I am using two 13" low profile Spal cooling fans without a shroud. The two fans cover the majority of the radiator, so I will see how they work. The CU-70038 is for a Chrysler 300 and it is 22.5" x 19" The CU-70004 is a 25.5" wide. Griffins' web page: http://www.griffinrad.com/exact_fit.php?tid=2
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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Here's my ideas on radiators..... Two 1" tubes are better than Four 1/2" tubes, especially when you might have an airflow issue through the grill (and a Daytona almost doesn't have a grill), so that's thumbs up for Griffin.
The negative about Griffins in my opinion is a)cost & b)epoxy joining tubes to headers. Tubes that are brazed to the headers instead of epoxied will transfer heat better, that's why I don't like Griffins. However, if you have a small leak at the tube/header junction, you can fix a Griffin with JB Weld if you had too.
Bottom line... I suggest you see if there's a similar kit from another manufacturer with brazed tubes, but honestly, that Griffin kit looks pretty good. You definitely want a fan shroud that covers the whole radiator & an electric fan temperature controller and that price is a good one. Cross-flow radiators (like Griffin) are less prone to overheating when they're a "little bit low" on coolant, but sometimes you have to get creative with radiator hoses since factory Mopars are top/bottom flow radiators.
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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who started the rumour that Griffin Radiator tubes are held together with epoxy? they are good quality for the money. Who? Well, Griffin themselves,cause they are. Not saying good or bad (I think pros and cons), but facts are facts, not myths. http://www.griffinrad.com/epoxy_faq.cfm X2
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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Current website says Griffin rad tubes are vacuum brazed and as before epoxy is added as a secondary safeguard to add strength
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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Thanks for all the feedback. I measured this morning and I don't have enough room for this unit. I'll have to touch base with Griffin
My Dad always told me, when setting goals " avoid disappointment, aim low".
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Re: Griffin Radiators- any feedback?
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Other than being expensive, I have no complaints about my Griffin radiator. Made a huge difference in cooling on the street in my cuda.
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