new champion radiator

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  1. HOMERMAV

    HOMERMAV Member

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    hey guys got my new radiator today and got it installed pretty much a direct bolt in also got a 16 inch electric fan dont know yet if i will use it as a pusher or puller.if i get rid of the motor fan i can use it as a puller.if i use it as a pusher there is not much room with the trans cooler in front of the radiator.what do you guys think. i need some input here.a couple of pics.
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    john
     
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    HOMERMAV, Feb 24, 2010
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  2. maverick75

    maverick75 Gotta Love Mavs!

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    Looks Great :thumbs2:
     
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    Relocate the trans cooler.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    I'd try it as a puller and lose the engine fan. See if that works. A puller is more efficient. No need to block off more air to the radiator.:)
     
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  5. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    The local Mustang shop had a few (Champions), they were installing into cars (Mustangs), so last weekend was the first time I've ever seen one in person. I was impressed with the overall quality.
     
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    i think thats what i will do also i heard you can gain a few ponies loosing the engine fan.must say im real impressed with the champion quality.
     
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    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    Agreed! (y)
     
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    I just got one (champion radiator) for my 66 Muskrat (mustang). Quality and price are unbeatable! There isn't enough room between the fan and radiator so I couldn't use a fan shroud so I built a short duct for it instead. Should work fine.
    You should mount the cooler in front of the radiator, near the bottom, crossways and use a puller fan. There is no need to have two fans running - either one will probably be fine.
     
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    Looks awesome man,ya mind if i ask ya how much it was with shipping?I plan on ordering mine on monday and cant wait!
     
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    Looks great! Agree with Don!
     
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    Nice looking radiator :thumbs2:

    It's good to hear that someone is making anything that is a direct bolt in for a Maverick/Comet :dance:
     
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    not at all i got it from leadfoot racing on e-bay for 244.00 with a 16 inch electric fan if you go to there e-bay store they will give an additional 5 bucks off from the buy it now price.and very good to deal with my fan was cracked so they said they will send me a new one and i dont have to send the other one back.but hurry the guy told me that deal was only going to last a couple more weeks.
    john
     
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    ^^ got me one to ^^
     
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    I just ordered mine,homer you mav is gonna be sweet once ya get it on the road!
     
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    thanks for the kind words and i hope it will be sweet it sure is looking that way.
    john(aka homer)
     
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