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| Author: | 1969Valiant [ Sat Oct 29, 2016 6:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Need a Radiator |
Hi all. My radiator is shot. Any recommendations for a company to go with or horrible ones to avoid? Thanks I appreciate your help. |
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| Author: | '67 Dart 270 [ Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | more specifics... |
Can you share your setup, auto or manual transmission? Slant 6? Standard thermostat housing or side type? brian |
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| Author: | '67 Dart 270 [ Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:07 pm ] |
| Post subject: | car type? |
A-body? Truck? what year? |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Sat Oct 29, 2016 3:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | If... |
Assuming that your user handle is what you drive 1969 Plymouth Valiant, you should be able to find a Modine replacement over the counter, if it doesn't need to look 1960's stock you can also ask for a radiator for a 70's Valaint/Dart, or a 1976-1980 Volare/Aspen.... the big question will be whihc core do you have, late cars use the 19" core or for A/C-HD-Super Six, could be the 22" core... |
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| Author: | 1969Valiant [ Mon Oct 31, 2016 11:24 am ] |
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Sorry about that. Its a 1969 Plymouth Valiant, 225/3.7 slant 6, 3 speed auto, 4 door, no A/C. Thermostat is on the driver side of the engine. I'll look into the Modine model. I'm not sure which core size it is, but it's definitely the original factory radiator. Thanks for your help. |
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| Author: | 1969Valiant [ Sat Dec 17, 2016 1:04 pm ] |
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Hi all. Ordered like $300 worth of parts for my Valiant, but still haven't ordered my radiator yet and it's freezing now in Philly. A friend of mine said his pop's shop has a bunch of them that might fit. Can you guys give me any factory part numbers for radiators that will work with my slant? I need a trans cooler line incorporated into it. My upper rad hose is in the center, my lower is under the alternator(right side of car if you're sitting in it). idc if its designed for a V8(think that would be even better). And I don't mind changing hoses. My lower is beat anyway. Any accurate info is appreciated. Thanks again. You guys are always a big help. |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sat Dec 17, 2016 2:35 pm ] |
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If you're planning on keeping the car awhile, cheap parts have a way of costing more than expensive ones in the long run. How good a radiator do you want, and what's your budget? Are you looking for any ol' radiator that'll get the car back on the road as quickly and cheaply as possible? Or can/will you spend the money to not have to think about the radiator again for a decade or more? |
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| Author: | 1969Valiant [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 8:07 am ] |
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I see a bunch of 1970(ish) V8 all-aluminum radiators on ebay for less than $150. Is it possible to swap out hoses and use one of these designs in my slant? I'm thinking that the price is right, aluminum has a couple of advantages, it should cool better since it's larger(and aluminum) and I can install the new hoses myself(assuming that I get the right part #s  ) without much added cost. If anyone can confirm, I would appreciate it. Thanks a lot.
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:00 am ] |
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Quote: I see a bunch of 1970(ish) V8 all-aluminum radiators on ebay for less than $150.
Cheap Chinese. One of these might work OK for you for awhile. Don't expect long or trouble-free life out of it. Hose location, you'll have to cobble it up with flex hoses.
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| Author: | 1969Valiant [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 10:37 am ] |
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Ok. I'll keep checking others. Thanks for your time. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Tue Jan 03, 2017 11:22 am ] |
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SPECTRA PREMIUM/COOLING DEPOT CU527 $184 plus shipping from Rockauto. Upper and lower radiator hoses on passenger side of radiator, stock trans cooler built into bottom of radiator. This is an A/C or "heavy duty cooling" radiator so that is a good price. Last time I bought a heavy duty radiator it was over $300 and that was over ten years ago. Here are the specs on the radiator: Core Material (subject to change) Copper Tank Material (subject to change) Brass Radiator Flow Type Downflow Core (in) 16-15/16 x 21-15/16 x 1-1/4 Inlet Header 22-1/4 x 3-9/16 Outlet Header 22-1/4 x 1-13/16 Inlet IN 1-1/2 Inlet MM 91.1 Outlet IN 1-1/2 Outlet MM 38.1 Core Rows 2 Transmission Oil Cooler Yes |
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| Author: | smitty040 [ Sat Jan 07, 2017 12:15 pm ] |
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Champion Radiators now sells an aluminum 3 row radiator with the inlet/outlet in the stock position for the slant six. Also has the transmission cooler in stock location. It is a 22" radiator which will give you the extra cooling needed if you ever add A/C. Runs $230 shipped. If you ever plan to do a V8 swap, go with a V8 radiator and flexible hoses to reach the inlet/outlet. Only want to make the purchase once. Stock Upper Hose - Gates 20065 Stock Lower Hose - Gates 20949 Hoses can be found at any NAPA or order on Rock Auto. |
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| Author: | BUCKET 636 [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 12:13 pm ] |
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I have a 1966 Chrysler Valiant with a 225 Slant 6 with 3 speed manual. I have looked on Rock Auto under the 1966 Plymouth Valiant section but couldn't find a Spectra part number for a radiator . Would anyone know of the part number or can provide a link ? I am guessing the 2 cars would use the same radiator ? |
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| Author: | SlantSixDan [ Sun Jan 08, 2017 4:46 pm ] |
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Oh, c'mon, now. You're going to ship a radiator halfway round the world?! There are plenty of radiator shops and suppliers in Australia. |
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| Author: | BUCKET 636 [ Mon Jan 09, 2017 12:36 pm ] |
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The local shop in town i won't deal with due to past experience . Even with our dollar down the toilet it is still cheaper to import |
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