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Mhussnatter · 08-05-2019, 08:24 PM

So I have to order a new radiator for my build and I'm looking for advice. 1969 C10 with a 383 stroker and vintage air a/c. Saw this one online does anyone have this one or recommendations?

https://www.amazon.com/CoolingCare-1...ype=automotive

Myself · 08-05-2019, 10:37 PM

I don't have one but i do have advice. My bro-in-law and his buddy both race short circle dirt track. They both swear that 2 rows of 1" tubes is as good as it gets. That's what I will be changing out to in our his n hers smallblock powered S10's as they are notoriously hard to cool. Also many oem electric fan setups move WAY more air than those generic S blade fans.

Good fan info.......https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-e-fan.784849/

siggyfreud · 08-06-2019, 12:32 AM

Champion makes good, low cost radiators. I have run two now, and no complaints. If you want high-quality, American made, I recommend RnD radiators. They will be 2-3x more expensive though, but they can also do some custom stuff like if you want to run AN fittings, or have other tweaks.

Both make shrouds and electric rans that fit their rads too if you're looking for that.

I have installed vintage air AC on both champion and RnD setups, and both worked great.

**Sheepdip** · 08-06-2019, 10:08 AM

I run a 4 row Champion with their dual electric fans and shroud kit. Champion say's it cools up to 1000hp, now I don't have anywhere near that many pony's but in these hot Kalifornia summer's I have zero cooling issues. I am running 3 Champions now with excellent results, 2 hotrod's, 1 workhorse and all with A/C.

KQQL IT · 08-06-2019, 10:45 AM

I just installed this one from summit.

SUM-384018

Notched the core support brackets for more clearance around the tanks. Otherwise it was a direct swap

**leddzepp** · 08-06-2019, 11:32 AM

Running Champion radiators in 2 of my 3 trucks. Both with factory AC running full time in triple digit temps, no problems. I’ll be buying a third should the other truck need a replacement radiator.

57Suburb · 08-06-2019, 02:18 PM

Nice Unit. Looks original.

https://www.speedcooling.com/1967_19..._Radiator.html

**Stocker** · 08-06-2019, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Myself

I don't have one but i do have advice. My bro-in-law and his buddy both race short circle dirt track. They both swear that 2 rows of 1" tubes is as good as it gets. That's what I will be changing out to in our his n hers smallblock powered S10's as they are notoriously hard to cool. Also many oem electric fan setups move WAY more air than those generic S blade fans.

No problems with my 4-row that I've had for many years, but I have also heard about 2 rows of 1" tubes being better.

Maybe next time. Meanwhile, here's this: http://www.speedcooling.com/3_Row_Versus_2_Row.html

Z10 · 08-18-2019, 01:08 AM

Go to post #20 on this post.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...mp%3B+radiator

08-05-2019, 08:24 PM	#1
Mhussnatter Registered User Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Easton, MD Posts: 63	Need to order a new radiator... Advice please So I have to order a new radiator for my build and I'm looking for advice. 1969 C10 with a 383 stroker and vintage air a/c. Saw this one online does anyone have this one or recommendations? https://www.amazon.com/CoolingCare-1...ype=automotive

08-06-2019, 12:32 AM	#3
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please Champion makes good, low cost radiators. I have run two now, and no complaints. If you want high-quality, American made, I recommend RnD radiators. They will be 2-3x more expensive though, but they can also do some custom stuff like if you want to run AN fittings, or have other tweaks. Both make shrouds and electric rans that fit their rads too if you're looking for that. I have installed vintage air AC on both champion and RnD setups, and both worked great. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

08-06-2019, 10:08 AM	#4
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,634	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please I run a 4 row Champion with their dual electric fans and shroud kit. Champion say's it cools up to 1000hp, now I don't have anywhere near that many pony's but in these hot Kalifornia summer's I have zero cooling issues. I am running 3 Champions now with excellent results, 2 hotrod's, 1 workhorse and all with A/C.

08-06-2019, 10:45 AM	#5
KQQL IT At the body shop. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Land of fruits and nuts. Posts: 5,260	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please I just installed this one from summit. SUM-384018 Notched the core support brackets for more clearance around the tanks. Otherwise it was a direct swap Attached Images __________________ " That didnt make it any newer " " Dont antique the equipment "

08-06-2019, 11:32 AM	#6
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,036	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please Running Champion radiators in 2 of my 3 trucks. Both with factory AC running full time in triple digit temps, no problems. I’ll be buying a third should the other truck need a replacement radiator. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

08-05-2019, 10:37 PM	#2
Myself Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northern Arkansas Posts: 1,144	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please I don't have one but i do have advice. My bro-in-law and his buddy both race short circle dirt track. They both swear that 2 rows of 1" tubes is as good as it gets. That's what I will be changing out to in our his n hers smallblock powered S10's as they are notoriously hard to cool. Also many oem electric fan setups move WAY more air than those generic S blade fans. Good fan info.......https://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-e-fan.784849/

08-06-2019, 02:18 PM	#7
57Suburb Registered User Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Southern Iowa Posts: 310	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please Nice Unit. Looks original. https://www.speedcooling.com/1967_19..._Radiator.html __________________ 1972 C30 Grain Hauler, 350/400 1967 1500 GMC Stepside SWB, In Transformation Process 1967 RS/SS Camaro 350/TKO600

08-18-2019, 01:08 AM	#9
Z10 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 1,267	Re: Need to order a new radiator... Advice please Go to post #20 on this post.http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...mp%3B+radiator __________________ 1969 RS/SS Z10 Camaro Pace coupe 1972 GMC Short Step buildhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6356218 1979 Mazda RX7 1979 Pontiac Trans Am WS6 & 1979 Pontiac Trans Am 10th Anniversary 1999 Honda Valkyrie 2006 Corvette Z06 2010 BMW 650i



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