54 Monterey Radiator Swap


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By martyk98 - 7 Years Ago
I'm putting in a 302 and AOD in my 54 and was wondering what radiator will bolt in that has a built-in trans cooler? My good running 256 Y Block and AT will be for sale.
By DryLakesRacer - 7 Years Ago
I'll bet you would get an answer if you were putting a newer or larger y-block in front of that AOD.
By Butch Lawson - 7 Years Ago
Take a look at the '67-'69 Mustang radiator.  Looks like it is almost a bolt in.  Auto City Cassics also has  new aluminum radiator that is a bolt in, I used this when I put an AOD behind my 292.  Or, take a look at Champion Radiators on Ebay.  Should be able to find something.
By Lou - 7 Years Ago
You might want to reconsider using a 302 in a car as heavy as your 54, these engines were designed for light weight vehicles and don't live up to expectations in heaver vehicles.
By paul2748 - 7 Years Ago
I disagree - this swap has been done many times in 50's Fords with much success performance wise

Lou (10/16/2017)
You might want to reconsider using a 302 in a car as heavy as your 54, these engines were designed for light weight vehicles and don't live up to expectations in heaver vehicles.