Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Convertible

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Griffin Pro Series Radiators

Its Very Difficult to find a High Performance Radiator Guaranteed to meet your cooling needs at all times. And to be able to Cool off 800-2000 HP in Summer time heat 85F-100+F. And not Cost $800-900-$2,000 Bucks. And No Made In China Bullsheet. If you notice all the polished shiny aluminum...
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Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

Spent time Yesterday working on my Big Griffin 800HP+ rated Aluminum Radiator install for my 1987 Corvette Convertible Install.
Worked in 95 F degree Dry Air temps. Over 100 F Heat index. Humid & Hot in Midwest Central Illinois Now.
Photobucket is down today, had to use IMGUR to upload.

Much bigger the Griffin thans stock Punny Tiny 1984-96 C4 Radiator Piece of Crap.

Should Cool off my 410 SBC Just fine the Big Griffin.
Its lightly used.
From a guy in UTAH. Lived in the Desert with 105F to 130 F + constant.
Cooled off his C4 just fine & maintained 180F temps for him.

Bigger & Better than china crap aluminum radiators by far too.
Not a common C4 Radiator the Big Griffin, few ever sold.
Most by Dewitts or china crap.

Its a Huge Radiator Guys............ :D
Had to Grind & Fabricate Yesterday as you can see.



BR
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

I know my first few questions are,
how much change in engine coolant temp ,
resulted from the upgraded radiator,
whats the part number where did you get it from (link would be nice)
and whats the current cost of swapping to that radiator
and did you find other options that you rejected before purchasing that radiator
and if so why were they rejected?

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Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

No temperature drop at idle Grumpy.
On a 100F to 104F dry air temp the stock Z52 Heavy Duty Radiator is woefully inadequate.
At 100 mph temps then are 214.
At 150 mph 218.
Back down to 90F or below outside temps 195F.
195 F T-stat used. Drilled Holes.

Edelbrock Victor C4 Vette Reverse Rotation Water pump used.

Summit Racing sells New.
Was $800.
Last check a few days ago $668.00.

I Bought for $400 without shipping.
I snuck onto CFC4 parts for sale after getting banned.
Friend in LA CALIFORNIA contacted seller for me.
Photpgraphed $100 bills 4 of them.
Ron sent pics for me.
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

I reject all what other Forums push and sell Grumpy.
I am a drag racer.
Always have been.

Believe none other than You Grumpy.
Only other with experience similar to me.
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

Radiator swap not done yet Grumpy.
Soon will be.

BR
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

Get You the Summit Racing Part # during lunch Grumpy.

Griffin part # on top of my big C4 Radiator written by me with Red Sharpie Marker.
Matches rest of my hand writng.
Also my Griffin made 1-29-2001.
Electro etched on bottom side and autographed by the man that built it.
Didn't photograph well.
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

The Griffin Part #: 6-890AF-BAX

Full Summit Racing #: GRI-6-890-BAX

Use #: 6-890AF-BAX On Summit Racing.com website Search Feature.
This Griffen Radiator comes up with Full specs.
Used Summit's checkout, None of these Griffen Radiators in stock.
Best to call Griffin Direct.

Tested the Flex-A-Lite Syclone fan last night with a 12v car battery with Radiator Fiberglass box assembled.
Pulls massive amounts of air through it.
Not too Loud either.
USA MADE LIKE THE GRIFFIN.
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

thanks for posting the part number Im sure it will come in handy for some of the site members
 
Re: Big Griffin 800 HP+ Radiator Install 1987 Vette Converti

grumpyvette said:
thanks for posting the part number Im sure it will come in handy for some of the site members
Click to expand...

Come in handy for You too Grumpy.
Your BBC C4.

Been collecting parts for my projects for some time.
Time to complete a few.
Post here 1st for you from now on.

BR
 
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