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What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« on: April 01, 2006, 06:19:29 PM »
i need a new rad and i was wondering what rads out of other car will fit into the pinto with little or no modifcations?

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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2006, 09:12:02 PM »
Do you need a new one or a larger one???  They still make new ones, check www.radiator.c om or radiatorbarn.c om.  Otherwise, look for one out of a Mazda or Courier P.U. from late 70's to early 80's.  They come in 2 and 3 row models as well as with A/T coolers if needed.

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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2006, 09:53:06 PM »
the mitsubishi might-max and dodge d-50 rad will work with littlle bit of drilling to get some bolt holes for mounting. you have to use a lower flex hose because the lower inlet on rad. has a bend in it instead of coming out straight.
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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #3 on: April 02, 2006, 07:33:45 AM »
i'm just trying to find the best deal to get this thing going so i  don't really want to buya brand new one unless i have to

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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #4 on: April 05, 2006, 12:59:04 PM »
I've heard of demo guys using mazda truck radiators. one guy said they bolt right in.

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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2006, 08:43:38 PM »
Chevy LUV radiator is also a direct bolt-up in Ford Pinto and vice versa. Had Pinto rad in one my Luvs for a long time. ;D
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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #6 on: April 20, 2006, 09:27:34 AM »
What about a 65-66 Mustang?  They look very much the same?!?!
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Re: What rad will fit in a pinto with littke or no mods?
« Reply #7 on: April 22, 2006, 02:50:12 PM »
What about a 65-66 Mustang?  They look very much the same?!?!

There is a possibility there, because I also know for a fact that radiator from 1961 thru 67 Ford econoline Van will fit in Chevy Luv perfectly,and having used a Pinto rad in my Luv before....well it might be worth checking out.  ;D
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