Davidhud29
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OK OK I know I'm new to the forum. But I can't find this answer anywhere. Some of you will think I'm retarded. I don't care, flame on. My question is this. I am building a car. I am considering different radiator locations and sizes. The motor is a mildly upgraded Ford 390. One option I am considering is using a small tank instead of a radiator. Maybe 5 gallons. I have a perfect spot for it. I just don't know if I could get the cooling I need. The motor and tank will be open to the elements so that will help with cooling, not being closed up in an engine compartment. I could also move the tank to the rear of the car giving a few more gallons of coolant and more piping to act as a heat radiator.
A Ford 8n tractor radiator would fit in the location up front as well because it's so small, (15" wide) close to a model A size I believe. Would a radiator this size be to small? I think I would prefer the tank idea. It's unique, and like I said Ihave the perfect spot up front already. My dad bought a big aluminum 3 core racing radiator he was going to install in the back. But I just don't like it.
A Ford 8n tractor radiator would fit in the location up front as well because it's so small, (15" wide) close to a model A size I believe. Would a radiator this size be to small? I think I would prefer the tank idea. It's unique, and like I said Ihave the perfect spot up front already. My dad bought a big aluminum 3 core racing radiator he was going to install in the back. But I just don't like it.