Radiator?

Joe Marcinowski · 12-24-2021, 08:42 AM

I'm looking at an aluminum single core with plastic tanks. Anyone have any experiences to share? Post here or PM. Thanks!

SSDiv6 · 12-24-2021, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe Marcinowski

I'm looking at an aluminum single core with plastic tanks. Anyone have any experiences to share? Post here or PM. Thanks!

My opinion is that is they are good for an OEM application, they should work on a drag car.

Mike Pearson · 12-24-2021, 11:54 AM

Single core is fine. Mine has aluminum tanks

Tom Goldman · 12-24-2021, 01:47 PM

Aluminum tank radiators are a much better choice . Structurally stronger ,
[important for wheelstand cars] and safer ,the tanks cant blow off due to a blown head gasket .
I use a lot of Champion radiators , they have a good selection of direct fit radiators for most applications . and their prices are reasonable .
www.championradiators.com

e vassar · 12-24-2021, 02:05 PM

Last one I bought was from Speedway. All aluminum price was very reasonable.

Larry Hill · 12-30-2021, 08:52 AM

1986 C10 Chevy 4.3 V 6 truck came with plastic ends on a cross flow single core aluminum radiator. Very lite and last time I bought one not to bad of price.

Eman · 12-31-2021, 02:21 PM

Been using a stock replacement aluminum with plastic tanks on my 3rd gen Camaro for over 20 years. Came from Advance with a lifetime warranty. I changed it out once for the crappy petcock leaking from winter drain and refills. I JB'd the petcock on the new one and put a drain in the lower hose.

SBillinson · 01-05-2022, 12:31 PM

I put a $110 single-core radiator with plastic tanks in my modified car because it was the lightest one I could find. I have put about 50 passes on the car running between 145-147 MPH and the radiator has held up fine. I've slammed the front end several times from violent wheelstands too.

I have a fitted aluminum fan shroud which may provide some rigidity but it attaches between the tanks. It's definitely not holding the radiator together.

12-24-2021, 08:42 AM	#1
Joe Marcinowski Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern Ohio Posts: 203 Likes: 854 Liked 33 Times in 15 Posts	Radiator? I'm looking at an aluminum single core with plastic tanks. Anyone have any experiences to share? Post here or PM. Thanks! __________________ Joe Marcinowski 3377 STK

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Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,450 Likes: 615 Liked 1,931 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Radiator? Single core is fine. Mine has aluminum tanks __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

12-24-2021, 01:47 PM	#4
Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,476 Likes: 889 Liked 882 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Radiator? Aluminum tank radiators are a much better choice . Structurally stronger , [important for wheelstand cars] and safer ,the tanks cant blow off due to a blown head gasket . I use a lot of Champion radiators , they have a good selection of direct fit radiators for most applications . and their prices are reasonable . www.championradiators.com __________________ Tom Goldman 1500 SG , 1506 STK

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e vassar Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 382 Likes: 67 Liked 271 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Radiator? Last one I bought was from Speedway. All aluminum price was very reasonable.

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Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,640 Likes: 1,940 Liked 10,714 Times in 2,230 Posts	Re: Radiator? 1986 C10 Chevy 4.3 V 6 truck came with plastic ends on a cross flow single core aluminum radiator. Very lite and last time I bought one not to bad of price. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

12-31-2021, 02:21 PM	#7
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 473 Likes: 16 Liked 133 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Radiator? Been using a stock replacement aluminum with plastic tanks on my 3rd gen Camaro for over 20 years. Came from Advance with a lifetime warranty. I changed it out once for the crappy petcock leaking from winter drain and refills. I JB'd the petcock on the new one and put a drain in the lower hose.

01-05-2022, 12:31 PM	#8
SBillinson Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 94 Likes: 42 Liked 183 Times in 48 Posts	Re: Radiator? I put a $110 single-core radiator with plastic tanks in my modified car because it was the lightest one I could find. I have put about 50 passes on the car running between 145-147 MPH and the radiator has held up fine. I've slammed the front end several times from violent wheelstands too. I have a fitted aluminum fan shroud which may provide some rigidity but it attaches between the tanks. It's definitely not holding the radiator together. __________________ SS/BS 1921