FedEx came by today - Page 2

waypastcrazy · 06-14-2008, 07:37 PM

That's great man!I bet the fan hardly ever has to turn on.

Craig K. · 06-14-2008, 07:57 PM

Richard, who did u buy that radiator through, and if you don't mind, how much was it?

CrimsonRacing · 06-15-2008, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Craig K.

Richard, who did u buy that radiator through, and if you don't mind, how much was it?

Craig..................EDT Motors on Ebay............The Radiator is from CSX Racing.........

$185 shipped............

CrimsonRacing · 06-15-2008, 10:54 AM

as a side note............I have learned 2 things during the radiator swap.

1-never believe the words "fits just like OEM".......If it is not OEM,then it NEVER fits right........Bit of adjusting and alot of CUSSING,but it fits now...

2-anytime you change from a single row to a 2 row,there is MUCH less room on the front of the engine and you quickly learn that there is a definite order to putting things back in.

i.e:tranny cooling lines always need to go back on before installing the cooling fan.....and never forget that the lower rad hose goes behind the cooling lines,not above them..

Watching and helping Lee and Marc tear the car down taught me quite a bit more than I realized.......Shit comes apart alot easier when you've either removed it yourself or watched it being removed before.

I am very pleased with my car now and look forward to getting the new gears installed and making a few passes on track day.

Finally I feel like I can represent myself atleast better than ever before.

and one more thing......NEVER try to tighten the lower hose bracket to the water pump with the car running.....Especially if you have long hair.....

Italian LX · 06-15-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CrimsonRacing

....and one more thing......NEVER try to tighten the lower hose bracket to the water pump with the car running.....Especially if you have long hair.....

I hope you're all right, Richard.

Craig K. · 06-15-2008, 05:06 PM

Thanks Richard....

Did you finally get a hair cut?

CrimsonRacing · 06-15-2008, 05:40 PM

No injuries other than to my ego..........

Kinda felt stupid when the belt grabbed my hair,but fortunately it only had a few strands and I was able to jump back before it took my head off.

Lesson learned..............

06-14-2008, 07:37 PM	#11
waypastcrazy ADDICTED TO SMALL BLOCKS Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lookout mt Posts: 1,757	That's great man!I bet the fan hardly ever has to turn on. __________________ http://alabamaopencarry.com/forum/index.php One of StreetStangs class clowns! Status:slow as hell! NORTH EAST ALABAMA STANGS

06-14-2008, 07:57 PM	#12
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Richard, who did u buy that radiator through, and if you don't mind, how much was it? __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-15-2008, 10:54 AM	#14
CrimsonRacing Comfortably NUMB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ALIVE AGAIN Posts: 1,704	as a side note............I have learned 2 things during the radiator swap. 1-never believe the words "fits just like OEM".......If it is not OEM,then it NEVER fits right........Bit of adjusting and alot of CUSSING,but it fits now... 2-anytime you change from a single row to a 2 row,there is MUCH less room on the front of the engine and you quickly learn that there is a definite order to putting things back in. i.e:tranny cooling lines always need to go back on before installing the cooling fan.....and never forget that the lower rad hose goes behind the cooling lines,not above them.. Watching and helping Lee and Marc tear the car down taught me quite a bit more than I realized.......Shit comes apart alot easier when you've either removed it yourself or watched it being removed before. I am very pleased with my car now and look forward to getting the new gears installed and making a few passes on track day. Finally I feel like I can represent myself atleast better than ever before. and one more thing......NEVER try to tighten the lower hose bracket to the water pump with the car running.....Especially if you have long hair..... __________________ '02 GT....just another money pit.

06-15-2008, 05:06 PM	#16
Craig K. Nothing new here Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 2,990	Thanks Richard.... Did you finally get a hair cut? __________________ 1974 Triumph TR6 1985 Monte Carlo SS 1986 Mustang GT 2011 KIA Optima GTS

06-15-2008, 05:40 PM	#17
CrimsonRacing Comfortably NUMB Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: ALIVE AGAIN Posts: 1,704	No injuries other than to my ego.......... Kinda felt stupid when the belt grabbed my hair,but fortunately it only had a few strands and I was able to jump back before it took my head off. Lesson learned.............. __________________ '02 GT....just another money pit.