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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 10:14 PM
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Sizes to send Griffin for custom radiator

Anyone have a sketch with sizes of the stock radiator to send Griffin. Since K2RD said it was gonna be a while for them to get theirs in stock I was thinking about having them build one. I really don't want to go rip mine out just to measure it though if someone already has all the dimensions.

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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 10:39 PM
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why not just buy a fluidyne ??
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Old Apr 2, 2002 | 11:29 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 12:00 AM
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Originally posted by Scott 89t2
why not just buy a fluidyne ??
Thats what I did. At absoluteradiator they are only $430.
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Old Apr 3, 2002 | 06:14 AM
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why not just buy a fluidyne ??
Mainly the price is why I dont want to use it. I wanted to use K2RD's but backorder sucks when you want to get a car back together

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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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Is the Griffin 22X19 Chevy raditor cool better than the stock FC ones??..I will also use a Fiero E-fan..
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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http://fc3s-pro.com/TECH/MODS/COOL/rad.htm

I've got a 26x19 but that's too big for your car, unless you want to do a lot of work moving stuff to make it fit.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:14 AM
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Has anyone used a "NON-RX7" specific aluminum radiator? One with the same location for hoses, of course. I will make it fit.

Id rather hack a little and save $100-150.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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The griffin IS a non-RX7 specific radiator.

However, you have to get it custom made to get the hose locations right. Or you end up with my car, with hoses strewn accross the car.
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Old Jun 17, 2002 | 11:34 AM
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I'm using the Griffin 22x19 Ford radiator which has the hose connections on the top-right and bottom left of the radiator. The hose sizes are slightly bigger than the OEM size, but with a little ingenuity, that won't present any problems.

You can save considerable money by using an "off the shelf" radiator size vs. buying one that is "custom fit". For example, a custom radiator for an RX7 from many vendors is $400 and up. I can sell 22x19 Griffin radiators all day long for $199!!! I used to do the same thing for the Mustang guys. Custom Mustang=$450. Griffin 31x19 radiator that drops right in,= $219. Saving money to spend on other go-fast goodies = PRICELESS!!!

If anyone is interested in trying one, call me at 800-882-7231, team@racecareng.com or visit www.racecareng.com .
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Old Jun 18, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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Exactly what I wanted to hear. You rock!!
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