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01-27-2019, 05:06 PM | #11 |
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Re: Radiator
I went with the champion for my build... super nice radiator and they were great to work with, I had them replace the ends with AN fittings. They also have a nice shroud.
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01-27-2019, 08:19 PM | #12 |
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Re: Radiator
Ken,
I ended up going with an aluminum radiator from DeWitts for my 71 Nova. I ordered it painted black. They make a nice product and it fit well with my factory hardware. Brett Albert Stock 1459 |
01-29-2019, 02:14 PM | #13 |
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Re: Radiator
According to NHRA Rulebook, Stock classes:
"Full size 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." Basically, this means that a top/bottom tank (vertical flow) radiator cannot be replaced with a cross-flow radiator and the hose inlet/outlet located must be in the original configuration. Most cars were available with heavy duty radiators, which typically had additional rows of tubes, therefore I don't think that there is any restriction on the thickness of the radiator core used. |
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01-29-2019, 04:00 PM | #14 |
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Main thing it's not a round track or street car so you dont need the 3or 4 row core , so a 2 row should work wright . The cost is very different between different makes so is it a quality thing or paying for the name ?
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01-29-2019, 04:33 PM | #15 |
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Ken, check out Spectra Radiator. I used one on my car, direct factory aluminum replacement and very reasonable, and good fit. I believe any NAPA can get them. Also, keep in mind most aluminum radiators I have seen have 1 inch cores vs 3/4 inch cores like most factory radiators.
https://ecat.spectrapremium.com/products/CU337 Hope this helps.
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