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09-19-2016, 03:57 PM
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Location: Anaheim Hills, CA
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Wrong Radiator?
I picked up a new radiator for my truck and I am worried it is not going to be able to cool my big block.. According to the catalogs the radiator for my truck is spectra CU369 which is the one I ordered and what is on the box.
The specs say the core should be 2 5/16 thick. Looking at the unit I received the core is only 1 3/4 thick. Am I measuring in the right spot? 
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09-19-2016, 04:44 PM
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Re: Wrong Radiator?
Yeah, I don't think that could cool my toaster. I have a built 383 stroker and mine is a 3 core alum about 2-1/2 to 3" thick
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09-19-2016, 09:10 PM
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Re: Wrong Radiator?
I'm using this in my 72 with a ZZ4 TPI. No problems at all cooling the engine and me with the A/C on in "HOT West Texas".
http://www.speedcooling.com/1967_197..._Radiator.html 
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09-19-2016, 09:20 PM
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Location: West Virginia
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Re: Wrong Radiator?
Try it and see. I kinda went overboard on my replacement radiator but mainly since it was on sale.
250 I6 with 4 row radiator.  Correction! I don't think the 4 row radiator I bought is going to work.........it seems to set up too high for the brackets so I am going to look into a KKS, Champion, or having my original recored. Welcome to the world of "first time truck rebuild." Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 09-20-2016 at 02:32 AM. |
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