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Old 03-29-2026, 05:27 PM   #7
Gene F
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Default Re: Best 1956 Fairlane radiator?

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Originally Posted by Ford Freak View Post
The car came w/a 4 row Champion unit in it. I have a new 180 thermostat, new 16 lb. cap, steel 6 blade fan, and have thoroughly flushed the system 2 times. I have read that the 4 row radiators are too restrictive in some cars, limiting air flow, and that 3 row is better. The car is fine in temps below 85 degrees, starts getting hot after that.
Yes, don't buy a 4-row. I have a fortune in a 4-row copper tube (expensive brand) in my streetrod, and I dislike it.

My 57 still has the y-block, and it has a US Radiator copper tube that I got from Concourse. It is nice, but just a bit pricey.
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