This past summer I installed a 4 core Champion radiator in my LTD wagon, it really helps keep the temps down while running the A/C down here in Texas. I even did the same thing you did and held it in place with the same clamp albeit i went the less blingy black color. I liked it so much I'm going to add one to my Zephyr and ditch the nasty factory clamps, maybe go with the bling this time.
Radiator repair shop employee here. Just to clarify terminology a bit, your radiator only has one core, which is the center section between the tanks. It does have four ROWS (of tubes), however,. making it a four-row rad. I am curious tho about why you show an operating temp of 140 degrees. Most engines are designed, and run best, at or near 190. Where is your temp sensor placed? Are you using the same temp sensor for the gauge and the fans?
Thanks for clarifying the syntax. This engine runs best at 140 degrees - I have hundreds of timeslips to back that up. 190 degrees is something the OEMs target for emissions reasons. In fact, many engines when tuned purely for power would run better much cooler than 190 degrees.
I know this a year later but what is the core thickness and brand of the radiator you took out? I have a turbo Mustang that is limited in space, reason for asking. How was overall cooling with good dual fans? I need a good half inch minimum to clear my turbo down pipe yo make embracing for without cutting up radiator support. Currently run a 3 two SVE that doesn’t afford me the room I need and fans that were in there worked less then stellar.
They sent it to me as a kit (so no, I didn't get it through Amazon directly); though, honestly I'd do a 3 core if I was to do it over again - as I mentioned in the video, once you start going above 2 cores, each additional core is less and less effective. A 3 core would pull more air through it and take up a bit less space.
