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Old 05-04-2013, 02:07 PM   #1
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Radiator Question

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I am finishing up the complete rewiring of my 67, and decided I might want to get a new radiator to help battle the california sun. However, I am having some doubts about what size I need. I have checking into OReilly's and Champion radiators and whatnot, and their core size is roughly 17 by 281/4. That's the same size as my current radiator, but my current radiator looks too small. Do I have a BB radiator mount? My engine is from an 82 camaro, so I know it's not stock.
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Old 05-04-2013, 02:27 PM   #2
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Re: Radiator Question

Looks like you already have wall to wall radiator. I'm assuming your upper retainers are in the outer set of holes ? Looks pretty thick too, like a 4 pass radiator.

Assuming its in good condition, you should have enough radiator to cool the kitchens of hell.

If you're having heating problems, chase down a shroud before you throw money at a radiator. A good shroud is instrumental to keeping your cool.
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Old 05-04-2013, 03:07 PM   #3
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hay your too close to me there is a good Radiator shop in San Bernardino where Rout 66 is held He charged me 80.00 for a Rod out and clean all the small leaks trust me he's good in less then 2 hours it can be done i will try and get a phone number he's off of 3rd street and Waterman in San Bernardino CA save your self 350.00 to 400.00 and a 4 core is the way to go in Calif and where you are you need all the cooling you can get.In the winter time when we have it take a peace of cardboard and cover half your radiator so you can get some temperature for your heater core in the winter
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Old 05-04-2013, 05:50 PM   #4
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Re: Radiator Question

So is there an easy way to tell what type of radiator I have (3 or 4 core?)

I am currently running a large single electric fan (3000 cfm) but no shroud, any good recommendations for those? I am eyeballing the dual 14" setup from Champion radiators.
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:03 PM   #5
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Also, here's a few pics of my re-wired motor.
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Old 05-04-2013, 06:13 PM   #6
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That's a 4 core radiator. If you have overheating problems it either clogged up or you have air flow issues.
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