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Author:  polara pat [ Wed Apr 15, 2015 7:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Aluminum Rad Options
Alright, I've officially finished patching my original '64 rad. It looks like grandmas quilt at this stage. Unfortunately a re-core is as much or more than aluminum radiators from companys like Northern Radiator Alas, they don't offer one for our beloved slant six. The closest one I can find through them is for the '60-66 Ford Falcon or Merc Comet. The sizing is perfect but the outlet is on the wrong side. Any suggestions for affordable radiator alternatives?
Author:  '67 Dart 270 [ Wed Apr 15, 2015 10:39 pm ]
Post subject:  Champion
I used the Champion radiator for small block V8 mopar. Yes, the top port is on the wrong side, but with a side outlet waterneck and a 90 degree hose, it works fine.

Here is the radiator: http://www.championradiators.com/dodge-dart-radiators

Here is the top hose: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gtr-60859/overview/

Here is the bottom hose (thanks Rick): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dac-71131

And here is the thermostat housing/neck: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fss-84909

brian
Author:  Danarchy [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:10 pm ]
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Brian- Did you use the 2 or 3 core? and is the "Transmission Cooler Included" built into the bottom of the radiator(as pictured on their site)? If so, do you use stock trans. cooler lines?
Author:  ProCycle [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 6:27 pm ]
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A good radiator shop will be able to put a new outlet on the other side and remove the old outlet.

I had something similar done to a Corvette project. After it was done you couldn't even tell it had ever been different.
Author:  polara pat [ Thu Apr 16, 2015 7:39 pm ]
Post subject: 
That seems like a good option. I don't mind messing with my upper hose but the lower outlet doesn't have much wiggle room.


Thanks
Author:  polara pat [ Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:16 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Champion
Quote:
I used the Champion radiator for small block V8 mopar. Yes, the top port is on the wrong side, but with a side outlet waterneck and a 90 degree hose, it works fine.

Here is the radiator: http://www.championradiators.com/dodge-dart-radiators

Here is the top hose: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/gtr-60859/overview/

Here is the bottom hose (thanks Rick): http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dac-71131

And here is the thermostat housing/neck: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/fss-84909

brian
Did you use the '66-'74 small block rad in 2 or 3 row core? Looks like they may be out of stock currently.
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Fri Apr 17, 2015 3:53 pm ]
Post subject: 
The universal radiators from Summit and Jegs can easily be made to work. I did in my Valiant

Rick
Author:  '67 Dart 270 [ Fri Apr 17, 2015 4:00 pm ]
Post subject:  '67
Mine is a '67 dart so I used that year range, small block V8. I used the 3 core, but I'm not sure you need it. It has no problems cooling my engine though. It does have the oil cooler built in, yes. Model CC2374 Champion price is currently $209 but here it is for $196 plus free shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1971-1972- ... 77&vxp=mtr


About a year ago or so I went to Evans waterless coolant, that is really nice. It helps any pinging under load you might have, and there's no pressure on the system! It boils at 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Brian
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