Aluminum Radiator FJ60

[Elbert]

Looking for reccomendations for aluminum radiator to use in a FJ60 with V-8 engine. Must bolt in OEM mounts and not interfer
with A/C condensor.

Looked a BE-Cools web site but I think there listing only goes up to 1983 or so.

Looking for a cross-flow in place of the "down flow" type.

FJ60 with 5.7 V-8 and manual trans, with A/C.

 

[FirstToy]

it's pricey but you might want to check ron davis radiators

 

[inkpot]

Howdy! I hope you can find what your looking for, but I don't understand how you are going to get a side tanker to fit OEM mounts. John

 

[Moby]

Ron Davis' model for FJ-60s is a downflow but they do custom. I'd call them and see if they can modify their stock model for side tanks.

 

[Elbert]

right now I'm just trying to see what's out there and maybe someone has some good experience. Maybe my only option is a down-flow type..

 

[Mace]

screw the stock mounts.

Get a side flow and mod the 60 to fit. It already has a V8...

 

[Dynosoar]

I run a summit Al. rad with 2" angle welded to the tanks and I mounted it on dual stud rubber isolators into the core support.


Dynosoar

 

[SKINNER]

I run a summit Al. rad with 2" angle welded to the tanks and I mounted it on dual stud rubber isolators into the core support.


Dynosoar

Do you know which one you ordered? Part # or dimensions?

 

[Elbert]

Maybe a dumb question at this point but I've always heard that a cross-flow radiator is more effective than a downflow type. Anyone know factually?

Dynosoar let us know what Summit Radiator you used. I see a nice looking setup on the MAF web site...its aluminum and a downflow type...suppose to be a bolt in.

Alos see a Becool radiator for the 83 FJ60... is there any differnece between an 83 and a 86 FJ60 as far as the radiator mount or setup?

 

[Dynosoar]

Part Number for the Al. Rad is 380325 it is the in house brand and costs $170. LINK

I had a local guy TIG the two inch angle for about $40. So for a little over $200 I was able to do it.


Yes I have also heard that cross flow rads are more efficient.


Dynosoar

 

[Moby]

Are all cross flows 2 pass? If so I can understand them being more efficient. Coolant makes one pass and then turns around and makes another. Effectively the coolant moves through more surface area which means more cooling. However it would seem like for a given size (including row count and size of rows) a 2 pass would move less coolant in a given amount of time. Not sure if that is a factor in the efficiency rating.