Direct fit radiator
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Direct fit radiator
Hi - Looking for a direct fit radiator to drop in my big block 4 speed without any mods. I heard that the new aluminum ones work pretty good. The fins on mine are starting to come loose and I'm getting a lot of boil overs into the overflow. I don't think it has ever been re-cored. Anyone with this setup gone with aluninum?
Thanx, Ross
Thanx, Ross
RossK73- Donating Member
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Re: Direct fit radiator
I have a aluminum one in my '73 with a big block. I cannot recall the brand; I think it may be a summit racing house brand. It is a large 2 core. The cores are wide. Each core takes the place of 2 cores in the original 4 core radiator. In other words it is the same thickness. Other than needing to cut out a small notch in the bottom of the core support to clear the pet-cock, It fits like a glove. I've had zero overheating issues. The car is not here at the moment. I can look for a brand if you like when I get it back here. I do recall seeing made in the USA on it. I've had it for about 12 years now.
73ss- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: Direct fit radiator
this is the One I went with and fits great Scored for 60 bucks brand new off marketplace LOOK there first there deals to be had
Radiator Dimensions:
Total: 18.63" tall (19” with cap) x 33" wide
Core: 17" tall x 28.25" wide x 2" thick
Inlet: 1.5" driver side
Outlet: 1.5" passenger side
Tanks: 2.5" thick
Tubes: 0.63" thick
13 lb. Radiator Cap included
Transmission Cooler included (1/2-20 Straight Thread, Inverted Flare) WONT NEED THIS with 4 speed sell make a little back
Aluminum Shroud is also available (sold separately)
https://www.championradiators.com/3-row-Chevy-Monte-Carlo-radiator-1970-1977?fbclid=IwAR1CchpKOEMAs7TTKyofDuRVkSIRX8O8qmzwFnIqdWdiIoFLTfRfoedsC2k
FOR MANUAL TRANS LINKED BELOW
https://www.championradiators.com/product/CC161-M
Champion All Aluminum Radiator
3-Row Core | Cools up to 1000hp
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
Radiator Dimensions:
Total: 18.63" tall (19” with cap) x 33" wide
Core: 17" tall x 28.25" wide x 2" thick
Inlet: 1.5" driver side
Outlet: 1.5" passenger side
Tanks: 2.5" thick
Tubes: 0.63" thick
Saddle Mounted
13 lb. Radiator Cap included
NO Transmission Cooler included
Aluminum Shroud is also available (sold separately)
Radiator Dimensions:
Total: 18.63" tall (19” with cap) x 33" wide
Core: 17" tall x 28.25" wide x 2" thick
Inlet: 1.5" driver side
Outlet: 1.5" passenger side
Tanks: 2.5" thick
Tubes: 0.63" thick
13 lb. Radiator Cap included
Transmission Cooler included (1/2-20 Straight Thread, Inverted Flare) WONT NEED THIS with 4 speed sell make a little back
Aluminum Shroud is also available (sold separately)
https://www.championradiators.com/3-row-Chevy-Monte-Carlo-radiator-1970-1977?fbclid=IwAR1CchpKOEMAs7TTKyofDuRVkSIRX8O8qmzwFnIqdWdiIoFLTfRfoedsC2k
FOR MANUAL TRANS LINKED BELOW
https://www.championradiators.com/product/CC161-M
Champion All Aluminum Radiator
3-Row Core | Cools up to 1000hp
MANUAL TRANSMISSION ONLY
Radiator Dimensions:
Total: 18.63" tall (19” with cap) x 33" wide
Core: 17" tall x 28.25" wide x 2" thick
Inlet: 1.5" driver side
Outlet: 1.5" passenger side
Tanks: 2.5" thick
Tubes: 0.63" thick
Saddle Mounted
13 lb. Radiator Cap included
NO Transmission Cooler included
Aluminum Shroud is also available (sold separately)
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
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Re: Direct fit radiator
Im running a Northern Aluminum Rad for a manual trans. I highly recommend a two row because two rows give you more surface area in the same space as opposed to three or four rows. Check out their site. https://www.northernradiator.com/AUTOMOTIVE_-_LIGHT_TRUCK/CHEVROLET/CHEVELLE/1973 I went for the 205057 or 205055 (would have to check my records). Also, if you need 4 new isolators for the four corners of the new rad, I got new factory ones for the "4 row rad" from goodmark industries. Goodmark has the different size isolators depending on what rad size came in the car or what its being changed too.
If you want stock looking, with great cooling, Id read this thread. Its long but has all the info and part numbers your need. The parts are readily available and very reasonably priced to do the job. Guys with big power, big block engines have no issues with the recommendations and no electric fans required. https://www.chevelles.com/threads/cooling-101-setup-that-keeps-old-school-bbc-sbc-motors-nice-cool.606465/
If you want stock looking, with great cooling, Id read this thread. Its long but has all the info and part numbers your need. The parts are readily available and very reasonably priced to do the job. Guys with big power, big block engines have no issues with the recommendations and no electric fans required. https://www.chevelles.com/threads/cooling-101-setup-that-keeps-old-school-bbc-sbc-motors-nice-cool.606465/
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Re: Direct fit radiator
Thanx for all the input guys - will let you know what I do.
Have a great weekend!
-Ross
Have a great weekend!
-Ross
RossK73- Donating Member
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Re: Direct fit radiator
Mine is a Northern as well, It's stamped on the side of the tank.
73ss- G3GM Enthusiast
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Re: Direct fit radiator
Thanx guys - not sure how much it would cost to get it to Canada.....taxes, exchange, duty??
Any options for a canuck?
Cheers!
Any options for a canuck?
Cheers!
RossK73- Donating Member
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Limey SE likes this post
Re: Direct fit radiator
RossK73 wrote:Thanx guys - not sure how much it would cost to get it to Canada.....taxes, exchange, duty??
Any options for a canuck?
Cheers!
Watch this Episode of DD speed shop where he installs the New radiator He got it sourced it new in Canada not USA Called Performance world
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1977 Chevelle SE x2
One Mild original
one Wild NON original
Anthony
Limey SE- Management
- Street Cred : 98
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