What radiator?

[hotrod1]

What size radiator should I use for my 56? Would a griffin for a 67 to 69 camaro work? Or are there better options?

[dwcsr]

Camaro is a cross flow and way to wide. Griffin makes one for your truck

[Rude Dude]

I used a camaro 67-69, bought new on egay, welded 3/8 strap on core support and tapped for fine thread worked good. I didnt like tank sticking up over core support my prefance

[candyx]

I just placed a order for one from Wizard Cooling and should have it in two weeks.Bolt in direct with a trans cooler built in and a electric fan.Looks good in their ads so in two weeks I'll fine out when i unwrap it,lol.

[mbgmike]

We offer these. made in the USA aluminum or copper and brass. if interested

[samdjr74]

I bought one a few years back on ebay listed as a 55-59 rad but it's too wide. It still works, I had to make some adjustments to the core support but no big deal. It might be for a 58-59 if they are wider.

[55metalmonkey]

Originally Posted by mbgmike

We offer these. made in the USA aluminum or copper and brass. if interested

how much would an alum. one run me? w/ oil cooler for an automatic
I find that I'm unexpectantly in the market for one!
Long story short.....When I picked up my truck the PO included a new one he bought... boxed up never opened and definately never used, recently I opened the box and low-and-behold it's for an AD not a TF.... dohhh!

Cost of shipping included would be great as well, been tramatized by the UPS driver a few times on that one.

[candyx]

Originally Posted by candyx

I just placed a order for one from Wizard Cooling and should have it in two weeks.Bolt in direct with a trans cooler built in and a electric fan.Looks good in their ads so in two weeks I'll fine out when i unwrap it,lol.

Well cancel the order when i called Wizard Cooling today because they never did anything with my order after three weeks.All he had to say was that he understood why i canceled my order,so now instead of bolting in a radiator i'm looking to place another order for one.Buyers beware when dealing with Wizard Cooling in NY.

[poncho_villa]

Originally Posted by candyx

Well cancel the order when i called Wizard Cooling today because they never did anything with my order after three weeks.All he had to say was that he understood why i canceled my order,so now instead of bolting in a radiator i'm looking to place another order for one.Buyers beware when dealing with Wizard Cooling in NY.

So......What did you end up using?

[xsgene]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

$165 including shipping...sitting in my 53 3100

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by xsgene

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

$165 including shipping...sitting in my 53 3100

no comparison to the us radiator. plus theirs come from china and then assembled here. no comparison. but they are in fact cheap

[Dan in Pasadena]

Originally Posted by xsgene

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

$165 including shipping...sitting in my 53 3100

How many miles on the truck since installation? Any problems? How was the fitment?

I don't mind the $369 for the U.S. Radiator one mgbmike lists and its local to me, but IF (and it's a big "if") I can get one for $200 less AND it works, why not? There are plenty of other uses for that $200 on my truck, unfortunately.

[BIG CHEVY 3600]

I have heard it is best to change the antifreeze every 15,000 miles to protect your aluminum rad and heads.
"I recommend changing the coolant every 15,000 miles or so, even for extended drain interval coolant. As coolant ages it becomes acidic and can even hold an electrical charge. This charge can change the voltage of the engine temperature sensor giving a false reading to the engine computer. Old acidic coolant destroys the aluminum in the radiator and engine head. " efficientmileage.com

[mknittle]

Originally Posted by BIG CHEVY 3600

I have heard it is best to change the antifreeze every 15,000 miles to protect your aluminum rad and heads.
"I recommend changing the coolant every 15,000 miles or so, even for extended drain interval coolant. As coolant ages it becomes acidic and can even hold an electrical charge. This charge can change the voltage of the engine temperature sensor giving a false reading to the engine computer. Old acidic coolant destroys the aluminum in the radiator and engine head. " efficientmileage.com

electrolysis is a common problem in iron block/steel sleeved big truck engines .I have seen pin holes clear through sleeves.

[poncho_villa]

Any opinions on this:
http://www.championradiators.com/page/423744122
There is also a two row.
http://www.championradiators.com/page/430247590

Just noticed that the manufacturer is the same as the Egay one previously posted above.

[truckerbob56]

Originally Posted by poncho_villa

Any opinions on this:
http://www.championradiators.com/page/423744122
There is also a two row.
http://www.championradiators.com/page/430247590

Just noticed that the manufacturer is the same as the Egay one previously posted above.

I picked up the three core one from ebay and it fit my 56 gmc just right. and it keeps it cool and I am running 400 hp

[poncho_villa]

Originally Posted by truckerbob56

I picked up the three core one from ebay and it fit my 56 gmc just right. and it keeps it cool and I am running 400 hp

Sounds great! The side flanges lined up and bolted up good? Any details on shipping?

[truckerbob56]

Originally Posted by poncho_villa

Sounds great! The side flanges lined up and bolted up good? Any details on shipping?

yes the flanges lined up real good and they shipped right to my door

[poncho_villa]

Originally Posted by truckerbob56

yes the flanges lined up real good and they shipped right to my door

Awesome! Thanks Bob. That's what I wanted to hear/read! I ordered two. My buddy has a '56 with a big block that has cooling issues also.

[BIG CHEVY 3600]

Walker rads. been building rads for rods for 70 + years. That's where I got mine.

[slimneverdies]

Btt. So do you guys think the reconditioned original copper/brass one will be sufficient enough for an LS motor?
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[poncho_villa]

Originally Posted by slimneverdies

Btt. So do you guys think the reconditioned original copper/brass one will be sufficient enough for an LS motor?
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I doubt it! That is what I have now and need to upgrade. The stock rad was designed for about 5 lbs. of pressure and about 150 horsepower. Mine has failed three times with a first generation small block and I'm shopping. Great price you found tho. I'd also be tempted.

[slimneverdies]

Originally Posted by poncho_villa

I doubt it! That is what I have now and need to upgrade. The stock rad was designed for about 5 lbs. of pressure and about 150 horsepower. Mine has failed three times with a first generation small block and I'm shopping. Great price you found tho. I'd also be tempted.

Thanks Poncho. That's all I needed to hear. I'll scratch that off my list and start looking for an aluminum one then
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[Handfull 54]

I have a 54 Pro Street truck with a BB in at 632 hp. I used a U.S. Radiator model "Dessert Cooler" I use distilled water and a bottle of Justice Brothers water cooler. I only have a fan shroud no electric fan and no AC. I run 170-185 all day long. I have been told though that all these modern engines including my BB were designed to use a cross flow radiator. I can only tell you my experence. Also I use a 15lb. radiator cap. I had a 6lb cap but my temps were higher than I wanted. Hope this sheds a little more light on your inquiry. Remember one thing "buy cheap buy twice".

[Trucknut57]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWNX%3AIT

Just bought this for my truck. Haven't got the truck back together yet so I don't know how well it keeps it cool, but the fit was perfect and the price was very reasonable.