aluminum radiator opinions!! and tire size questions

[789]

so ive been building a frame off 72 long bed factory 402 im doing everything suspention and performance wise so that its as comfortable as possible without it being non factory so im wanting to run an aluminum radiator with electric fans was wondering what brands anybody has had good luck with on direct fit in the original 4 core radiator brackets and has performed well. also ive got 3inches of drop in the front and 3 inches of drop in the rear for now got new 18 inch wheels coming i was wondering what size of tires should i run as far as hight goes to not be rubber band tires but still be pretty street rod looking thanks!!

[imjeff]

I bought a BeCool for my 72.

[789]

double fans and everything?

[BossHogg69]

I used and Engineered Cooling Products aluminum radiator and Derale dual electric fans.

http://www.speedcooling.com/1967-197...r/prod_38.html

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/der-16837

I took some aluminum angle and welded it to the sides radiator, then mounted the fan shroud to that. I'm using stock replacement (aftermarket from Classic Parts) 4 core radiator mounts that I shaved the fan shroud tabs off of to clean up the look.

My accessory drive is really close to the fans, just a little more that 1/4" from the water pump pulley. I'm using a short water pump, but a March Performance serpentine drive that has spacers that go behind the pump. I also scooted my motor mounts back 1.25" for clearance, since I knew the accessory drive and fan setup was gonna take up some room. I have no idea how all this fits with a v-belt pulley setup or any other accessory drive. The radiator & fan setup cools fine, I've driven this thing around plenty just recently on 90+ degree days. If engine runs up to around 200*, the second fan kicks on and cools it right back down very quickly. The first fan kicks on at 185*, the second at 200* or whenever you turn the a/c on. These fans pull a little juice when they're both on - when the second fan kicks in the idle goes from 1100-1200 rpm (where it's set) to about 900.

As for the 18's, I'm also running them, but my tires are probably what you'd consider rubberbands, since I'm running a 5.5"/7" drop. Pics of my heap are on my profile page here on the forum in my photo albums.