97-98 Cobra 19 swap

[Twisted2]

Hi, all.

Over the years, I've grown desperate to make my '96 Cobra run cooler.

If I had a '97 or '98 radiator, brackets, and fan, what's involved in making them fit a '96 Cobra? I'd appreciate any specific info. Thanks.

 

[jgt58]

You would be better off buying a good misimoto radiator and the head cooling mod. Maybe an Edelbrock hi flow water pump

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[jgt58]

Also you need to get a 97 or 98 AC condenser. That was the big issue with them.

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[Twisted2]

Thanks for the quick replies. That's a good point. I actually had the condenser upgraded years ago, but it only made a slight difference.

I'm finally open to the idea of an aftermarket radiator. Every time I've researched them though, I've read reviews/reports of them leaking in a year or two, regardless of brand. I'm actually going to make a separate thread on that. Have you had luck with mishimoto radiators? Thanks again.

 

[Twisted2]

I hate to ask, but can someone tell me how to edit the thread title? I've spent like 15 minutes trying to figure it out. (Haven't posted in like 6 years).

 

[streetpilot]

Just put an '03 Cobra radiator and fan in it if you've already changed out the condenser. You'll need to swap to the later ('97-'04) lower radiator mounts (air hammer them out, then weld in newer mounts and paint 'em). You can reuse the '96 upper mount brackets- just reorient them to use the other holes in the top of the core support (what I did on my '96).

 

[Twisted2]

Just put an '03 Cobra radiator and fan in it if you've already changed out the condenser. You'll need to swap to the later ('97-'04) lower radiator mounts (air hammer them out, then weld in newer mounts and paint 'em). You can reuse the '96 upper mount brackets- just reorient them to use the other holes in the top of the core support (what I did on my '96).

That's great info, Streetpilot. I may get more info from you on that, if I go that route. Thank you.

 

[jgt58]

Just put an '03 Cobra radiator and fan in it if you've already changed out the condenser. You'll need to swap to the later ('97-'04) lower radiator mounts (air hammer them out, then weld in newer mounts and paint 'em). You can reuse the '96 upper mount brackets- just reorient them to use the other holes in the top of the core support (what I did on my '96).

Best answer of the night

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[two5r]

Just wanted to add this helped my car run cooler. last time my car was on the dyno my tuner adjusted my fan speeds and helped a lot, went back to stock radiator and 97-98 A/C condenser hope this helps


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[Twisted2]

That's great info. I wound up installing a Mishimoto radiator, and a new stock fan. Getting ready to post the results in a separate thread. It's great to know that the 97+ fans can be made to work though. Thank you.

Tom

 

[jgt58]

That's great info. I wound up installing a Mishimoto radiator, and a new stock fan. Getting ready to post the results in a separate thread. It's great to know that the 97+ fans can be made to work though. Thank you.

Tom

Make sure you keep a close eye on the welds. Also did you order the misi mount kit?

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[Twisted2]

Make sure you keep a close eye on the welds. Also did you order the misi mount kit?

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Yes, I got the full floating system, upper mounts included. It's a pretty nice setup. Trying to figure out how to upload pictures in another thread.

 

[Twisted2]

Are you familiar with how to embed pictures?

Edit: I think I figured it out. Just need to resize the pictures.