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Old 02-04-2009, 10:04 PM
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Default what radiator for the 79-93 mustang ls1 swap?

will the stock stang one work?
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It can work, but the LS radiator is SOO much better.....especially with the fans..and it fits GREAT!!!

in either case you'll need to find or make hoses...
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i used an ls radiator but i used stock ls hoses. the top on fits fine. but the bottom one i had to cut and shorten a little.

now this is a pic from my 68 camaro, but i did the same thing on my 90 mustang gt (i just dont have a pic form that car and its cold out so i dont want to go outside) i just cut it and used a connector an two clamps.
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When I put my f-body radiator in my fox it seemed like it was to tall. like the hood would hit the filler cap...
Anyone else run into this?
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Ya I just ran into that this weekend. You will have to remove the rubber bottom pieces and maybe even the bracket piece to make it work. I will be mounting mine with pieces of aluminum anyways so those are not needed anymore.
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What pieces are you talking about??
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I had to drill a hole in the bottom radiator support on my stang so the drain down tube would fit. Other than that, its a bolt in deal with no problems closing the hood. Stock F body radiator and fans do fit fine.
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I don't have the hood on mine, it may fit but it's going to be close.
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i used one from a 82-92 f-body...they are aluminum and light weight...just have to make a upper hold down,which was easy as pie.



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