Whats the latest greatest replacemnet radiator?

[scf100]

Have a 71 C10 with a 350SBC and auto trans and no ac... want to replace my old stock radiator

what have you used and any mounting issues?

Thanks,

[54blackhornet]

Boy that’s one clean looking engine compartment ! Love deleting heaters .

[SidsChopShop]

I bought a Champion 3 row for my bone stock 69 with those same specs (auto/non-AC). As long as you have the longer top radiator mounts, this radiator fit in like a glove and hooked up perfectly, most importantly it keeps the truck very cool. Drove the truck 10+ hours in hot and humid weather in the southern states and had no issues!
Painted it black before installing and it looks right at home.

[HO455]

Not the latest but I have a factory 4 row in my daily driver Burban. 40k plus miles with stop and go traffic commuting and some towing never gotten anywhere where near overheating. Only once has the clutch fan even engaged and that was going home afterwork in 2021 when the temperature was over 110 degrees outside.
I had it rebuilt with a good quality Canadian core.

[scf100]

Originally Posted by SidsChopShop

I bought a Champion 3 row for my bone stock 69 with those same specs (auto/non-AC). As long as you have the longer top radiator mounts, this radiator fit in like a glove and hooked up perfectly, most importantly it keeps the truck very cool. Drove the truck 10+ hours in hot and humid weather in the southern states and had no issues!
Painted it black before installing and it looks right at home.

Where did you get longer top clamps? Are these for a 4 row radiator?

[mr.mud1]

i build my own rads so that's what i do everytime.i know lots of guys use the Cold-case or Champion rads and like them fine but as long as i can can still buy cores,i just build my own.Rad shops used to be all over the place,not so many anymore but if if it was me and i didn't do my own,i'd be hunting for an old fashion rad shop.just my opinion.

[SidsChopShop]

Originally Posted by scf100

Where did you get longer top clamps? Are these for a 4 row radiator?

My truck had the factory HD cooling option. But yes I think aftermarket they advertise them as 4 row mounts. Hope this helps.

[PbFut]

I really like my Champion 4 row with their fans. My radiator is so efficient the fans only cycle in town and rarely turn on on the freeway. I did put an additional relay on to trigger when the AC is turned on. Watch the mounts. Even with new rubber I was getting a small rub between the metal mount and the radiator. File down the mount a small amount was all that was needed for a very nice fit. If you miss the contact it will rub a hole over time.

[body bolt]

When my original failed I put in a Chinesium with the intention of getting the original repaired. The replacement fit perfectly and works fine.

[WHYBYNU]

I ordered the Champion CC369 today from JEGS. My 20+ year Old radiator decided it was retiring. I read every post/review possible and decide that was the one to get.

[Richard]

Used US Radiator many years ago for my 72. Upgraded to a 4 core with stock mounts. Fit like stock and cooled well. Rad is still good, though I am not using it in my current build. Copper/brass style. I am making plenty of changes. Maybe I should keep instead of the aluminum LS replacement I got from a forum vender? Had to revert to 3 row mounts to use the new one. Brass/copper is actually a better heat conductor than aluminum. A link to the site https://usradiator.com/