What radiator to use for V8 Capri conversion?

V8.Cap · 14-01-2007, 01:27 PM

Hi guys. I have a V8 Cleveland in a 70 model Ford Capri. Im trying to find a suitable radiator with minimal mods required. Iv been told to fit a Centura radiator but its near impossable to find one. Any advise????

Thanks

MikGan · 14-01-2007, 01:33 PM

I know a bloke in canberra with a centura that hes wrecking out, if you close or would be willing to pay postage I'll get in his ear for you.

cortina-mk1 · 14-01-2007, 02:45 PM

the big commodore V8 tripple core cross flow radiator is a good start

MikGan · 15-01-2007, 08:56 PM

as it turns out the bloke sold the centura about 10 minutes before I posted that, but looking at another one he has there (that hes not selling) I reckon its about the size of an original XC radiator.

mr scotto · 16-01-2007, 06:31 PM

bolt in (have fun)commodore will fit in width but they are to high,radiator shop can cut it down in height.pwr do an alloy one for around the $800 mark(can pm tech drawing of it)although what i did was buy a new alloy one of ebay for $400 and got it cut down and pins mounted for under $150.
hope that helps.

V8.Cap · 18-01-2007, 02:42 PM

Thanks for all the help. I want to reduce cutting as much as possable. I will go out and enquire about these radiators. I know that a re cored Centura one seems to be the go but damn they are hard to get.

Cheers

Jim5_0 · 04-02-2007, 12:50 AM

I think that most people use the XA-XC cross flow type radiator mounted behind the bonnet slam panel & in front of the welded in lowe cross member with a section of the front stone tray cut out for extra air flow.