Radiator for for warmed small block

[vjjack04]

Any suggestions on a radiator:
Anyone used this one.

JEGS Performance Products 52050 - JEGS 55-57 Chevy Direct Fit Aluminum Radiators

Thanks

[mbgmike]

we sell the direct fit two core aluminum for $299.00 from US raddiator. All made in USA
Notes Can Replace 23-1/2" Wide Core, For '55 1st Series use PN AL080081(6 Cyl) or AL080071(V8)
Material Aluminum
Available Cores High Efficiency Aluminum

Core Size 20 x 21-1/4
Available Rows 2
Cooler Size 12-1/2x1/4 NPT
Flow Type Downflow
Inlet Size 1-1/2"
Outlet Size 1-3/4"

part number AL080170ANDZ

or the higher flow model AL801702ANDZ for $399.00

shown in pic

[Coupeguy2001]

I have a 'Ron Davis Racing' radiator in the '57.
They didn't have any patterns at the time, so I brought my old radiator in for them to pattern. It took them 4 weeks to get it to me but probably now they have a few in stock and I had to get in line.
Now you can just order one, and they will build it quick.
Kind of pricey, but I haven't had any problems with cooling my pickup for 16 years with their radiator.
In 115 degree heat, (no A/C) my temperature with a real B&M engine oil cooler is usually around 180 with a 160 thermostat. I have changed coolant every 2-3 years, so I get most of the built up acids out.
If you install an aluminum radiator, be sure to ground it and use a sacrificial anode cap.
You don't have to remove any gussets with it, and the cap is in the middle along with the radiator hose just like the original.

[OrrieG]

I'm running a 2.5 ton truck radiator in mine. 1" thicker and a little deeper, bolts to the stock small truck support location. I got mine from a truck that the guy got for the cab and front clip and was going to scrap the rest.

[vjjack04]

Thanks. Where this says, gussets removed - what exactly does that mean? That is where the support attaches to the frame...
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[solidaxel]

I have had excelent luck with a Stewart Components water pump and his High Flow
180* Thermostat

[mr48chev]

Originally Posted by OrrieG

I'm running a 2.5 ton truck radiator in mine. 1" thicker and a little deeper, bolts to the stock small truck support location. I got mine from a truck that the guy got for the cab and front clip and was going to scrap the rest.

i ran one of those for years and it keep the engine cool under a lot of conditions including towing a 15 ft travel trailer over mountain passes.
They are hard to find in good shape though.

[OrrieG]

I anticipate spending a lot of time running pretty slow in the hills. Also am setting it up to maybe tow a small Airstream type trailer. Mine passed an air test, still have to see if it will hold water under pressure.

[mbgmike]

Originally Posted by vjjack04

Thanks. Where this says, gussets removed - what exactly does that mean? That is where the support attaches to the frame...
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its just a partial notch