COMET CENTRAL

im putting a 500hp fe in my 66 comet wnat is the best radiator for direct fit and performance?

Did you buy one of Brent's 390's?

a local machine shop s&g machine shop in bristol tn. they have been racing since the 60s. huge fe fans.i took them a 66 428 they internal bal. my crank done all the oiling tricks, cj heads,msd dis. pi intake port matched to heads. i could go on but im sure you have heard all this before.buy the way its the quickest revving fe i ever had.

Nice; mine is nothing like that but my .030 over 390 raps like a little 289 up to 6k.

only thing is now i have to upgrade my suspension and brakes

I have a Howe Racing radiator supplied by Crites Restorations in my '66 Fairlane. I also install dual Spal electric fans, engine t-stat @ 190, fan t-stat at 185. I have been in traffic idling at 100 ambient temp and the engine running at 190-ish all day long. The radiator is not a direct fit. Somewhat close using Crites's brackets. If you're looking for more original this is not for you but it looks good in the engine bay and not like a wild high performance radiator. Here are the links from a post I wrote on another forum years ago.

I used a Howe Racing aluminum radiator by Crites restoration http://www.critesrestoration.com/fairlane.htm
I used Spal dual fans http://www.spalusa.com/ part number 30102130 and their relay/thermostat controls at http://www.spalusa.com/fans/automated/t ... -195FH.pdf Quantity of 2, 1 for each fan motor. I had to upgrade to a 130 Amp one wire alternator to accomodate the fan amp draw. I used some old NOS hoses I had lying around to hook up the radiator and water connections.
Upper Hose: D1HZ-8260-A the Motorcraft equivalent is KM-391. Modification: 1" trimmed off both sides.
Lower Hose: C4SZ-8286-A the Motorcraft equivalent is KM-128. Modification: 3/4" trimmed off rad. side.
Here are some pictures to look at:
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http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/3117 ... 250151.JPG
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http://www.supermotors.org/getfile/3117 ... 250153.JPG

thanks,i will check it out it dont have to look stock if it looks mean that sounds good to me do you know horsepower rating for this radiator

hey Doug my dad has a super nice 66 gt fairlane black on black looks way better than new i have owned a few 66 fairlanes myself i would say a 66 fairlane was my favorite car but my 66 comet would be mad at me

fryedaddy wrote:thanks,i will check it out it dont have to look stock if it looks mean that sounds good to me do you know horsepower rating for this radiator

I do not know the HP rating on the radiator. I've never heard of radiator HP rating. I've always just calculated the surface area and the CFM of the fans to get a desired heat transfer and hope it works. It always has. I do have an Edelbrock aluminum water pump as well, timing initial at 12 and all in at 38. I'm about 450HP and it run cool all the time. I drag race it, cruise it, abuse it, etc...

Check with Crites and see if they have a HP recommendation on the radiator.

On your suspension topic. All of the control arms, tie rods, etc... are the same 289-390 so all you really need is stiffer springs, possibly a sway bar upgrade? Brakes I went with Granada/Maverick spindles, calipers and rotors. Stock 10x2 in the rear. All manual. It stops the Fairlane easily after a 12.22/113 pass. I have a '89 Ranger master cylinder (manual) which allows enough room for decent valve covers.

nice pics. car and engine look great.i got tired of my headers hitting the ground several years ago i put some springs out of a 428 torino in it a few years back. i have an old ranger in my back yard. i like how you can make things work. i got a buddy who is good at stuf like that i have some torino spindles. about hp rating on radiators champion radiators on ebay are rated depending on how many coils and its size

Be Cool has some nice cooling systems......Al

Wow Be Cool is located in Essexville near you Al, are you getting royalties now!!!! Andy

caseville cyclone wrote:Wow Be Cool is located in Essexville near you Al, are you getting royalties now!!!! Andy

Not a chance, hadn't been mentioned and have a good product. My car will have one though!.......Al

Your right Al, I don't have one but know a lot of people who have a Be Cool radiator and have had great success on the street and drag racing!!!! Andy