Re: Snyder's radiator vs stock
Here is an update on my original 1930 radiator. Instead of starting a new thread I am updating here for the record.
It is now warmer. I drove my 1930 Fordor to Atlanta this last weekend, 284 miles. I took the freeway down at 60 to 65 mph in overdrive. I had overheating problems. I took the thermostat out which improved things but the car still overheated. The temperature in Atlanta was in the low 80's.
On the way back I took the back roads and never went over 55 mph, mostly lower speed. The car performed great with no overheating. It was cooler on the way back, in the mid 60's.
Bottom line is that if you have a stock car and drive 45 to 55 mph, especially in cooler weather, the stock radiator will work fine. If you live where it is hot and drive your car at freeway speeds you will need a more modern radiator.
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