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rad replacement
« on: August 19, 2015, 09:44:25 AM »
so i want to replace  my rad cause there is pin hole in and wanted to know what is the best. i'm not sure if i want to drop in my 289 or go 2.3 turbo.  would a V8 mustang II rad fit?   thanks

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Re: rad replacement
« Reply #1 on: August 19, 2015, 10:27:41 AM »
Yeah, the m2 radiator will fit. But if you have a pin hole, that's easily accessible, just solder it.
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Re: rad replacement
« Reply #2 on: August 19, 2015, 11:41:50 AM »
well i'm in luck then cause i have a 76 mustang II coupe that i'm parting out. so i guess i'll be taking a bunch of parts off and keeping for my bobcat.

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Re: rad replacement
« Reply #3 on: August 28, 2015, 12:37:30 PM »
has anyone done a mustang II rad before if so what alterations did you do.  i don't think its a direct bolt and go.

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Re: rad replacement
« Reply #4 on: September 02, 2015, 06:21:36 AM »
so anyone have a pic of the mustang II rad in your pinto/bobcat.  I have a mustang II v8 rad and just wondering how everyone installed them.