32 4 cyl radiator...will it cool a smallblock?

[MIKE-3137]

Is anybody using a stock 4cyl 32 ford radiator with a SBC? Wondered if one would cool okay with a mild 327.
Thanks

[seldom scene]

No it won't. don't build in trouble, get a new radiator made for a sbc in 32. You will be glad you did many miles down the road. A few dollars spent now will save thousands later. P s I don' work for a radiator company.

[TV]

NO NO NO NO !!!!!!!--TV

[Deuce Roadster]

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I used a 32 4cylinder radiator years ago with NO problems, but it was a 283. Standard bore, 9 to 1 compression and a stock camshaft.

283's are well known to be COOL runners, even more so when stock.

Good advice from Seldom Scene and TV on buying a SBC ready radiator for the project.....I have a Walker 4 row in my Deuce.


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[MIKE-3137]

Yea, oh well, kinda thought it might have trouble, but was tempted by a good buy on one. That nearly 500 bucks a pop for a new one is a big hit on the wallet.
Mike

[Elrod]

My 31 4 cylinder radiator barely keeps my 31 4 cylinder cool!

Get a bigger radiator.

Do you know if the 32 radiator is a 3 core radiator or 2 core?

[MIKE-3137]

no, dont know for sure on the core size. I'll see if I can find out