Radiator for SS

JP Schuster · 02-24-2016, 09:19 AM

Are you allowed to run any radiator as long as the dimensions are the same and it fits in the stock location? In other words, can I run an aluminum replacement radiator with 2 electric fans (built on shroud) or does it have to be the stock radiator with the option of electric fans?

FireSale · 02-24-2016, 01:48 PM

Here's what the book says:

RADIATOR

Full-size stock radiator mandatory for body used. Aluminum radiators permitted; must retain stock dimensions and appearance. Cutting, denting, or elimination of any body, fender, radiator, or grille panels prohibited.

In other words, you can't substitute a transmission cooler or aircraft radiator for a radiator on a BBC.

Dale

JP Schuster · 02-24-2016, 02:32 PM

Okay thanks! I wasn't sure how close it had to look to the stock radiator.

Jim Caughlin · 02-24-2016, 04:13 PM

This rule gets interpreted pretty loosely. Don't modify the core support to make changes. Don't switch to a cross flow if not orig configuration. You can use a 6 cyl size radiator. I think in general, as long as it looks basically stock, you won't get dinged for it.

Mike Pearson · 02-24-2016, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Caughlin

This rule gets interpreted pretty loosely. Don't modify the core support to make changes. Don't switch to a cross flow if not orig configuration. You can use a 6 cyl size radiator. I think in general, as long as it looks basically stock, you won't get dinged for it.

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02-24-2016, 09:19 AM	#1
JP Schuster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Radiator for SS Are you allowed to run any radiator as long as the dimensions are the same and it fits in the stock location? In other words, can I run an aluminum replacement radiator with 2 electric fans (built on shroud) or does it have to be the stock radiator with the option of electric fans?

02-24-2016, 01:48 PM	#2
FireSale VIP Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lakewood Washington Posts: 1,407 Likes: 29 Liked 237 Times in 126 Posts	Re: Radiator for SS Here's what the book says: RADIATOR Full-size stock radiator mandatory for body used. Aluminum radiators permitted; must retain stock dimensions and appearance. Cutting, denting, or elimination of any body, fender, radiator, or grille panels prohibited. In other words, you can't substitute a transmission cooler or aircraft radiator for a radiator on a BBC. Dale __________________ Dale Shearon 68 Mustang 6394

02-24-2016, 02:32 PM	#3
JP Schuster Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 54 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Radiator for SS Okay thanks! I wasn't sure how close it had to look to the stock radiator.

02-24-2016, 04:13 PM	#4
Jim Caughlin Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Woodburn, Or Posts: 685 Likes: 82 Liked 805 Times in 245 Posts	Re: Radiator for SS This rule gets interpreted pretty loosely. Don't modify the core support to make changes. Don't switch to a cross flow if not orig configuration. You can use a 6 cyl size radiator. I think in general, as long as it looks basically stock, you won't get dinged for it.