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.

Rory McNeil · 12-30-2021, 09:27 AM

Depending on the vehicle, a replacement stock radiator may be aluminum construction, even if OE equipment was not. When I needed a new radiator for my Ford 5.0 FOX body car, the rad the local parts store carried was a light, aluminum with plastic tanks version, even though the original was all brass construction. I simply asked for a stock replacement rad for a 5.0 Mustang, and thats what they gave me. It fit perfectly in the original brackets, it cools just fine, and has a wide, single core.Plus the price was very good. It has been in the car(s) for well over 10 years, and has worked very well, even with good wheelstands thrown into the mix.

427FE · 12-30-2021, 02:39 PM

Champion radiator is hard to beat. Direct fit, and cost effective.

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.

Don Anderson · 01-03-2022, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Rory McNeil

Depending on the vehicle, a replacement stock radiator may be aluminum construction, even if OE equipment was not. When I needed a new radiator for my Ford 5.0 FOX body car, the rad the local parts store carried was a light, aluminum with plastic tanks version, even though the original was all brass construction. I simply asked for a stock replacement rad for a 5.0 Mustang, and thats what they gave me. It fit perfectly in the original brackets, it cools just fine, and has a wide, single core.Plus the price was very good. It has been in the car(s) for well over 10 years, and has worked very well, even with good wheelstands thrown into the mix.

Special thanks to Alex & Tony Denysenko & many of us got on the list to lobby N.H.R.A. to allow Ford`s replacement/superseded for Fox body Mustangs. I do still have a 3-core brass one on the shelf like new.

12-24-2021, 08:42 AM	#1
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Tom Goldman VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Allentown,PA Posts: 2,451 Likes: 814 Liked 769 Times in 219 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: 361 Likes: 63 Liked 239 Times in 94 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: 10,463 Likes: 1,753 Liked 10,094 Times in 2,096 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

12-30-2021, 09:27 AM	#7
Rory McNeil VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: from Vancouver BC Canada, now in Nova Scotia Posts: 1,266 Likes: 252 Liked 966 Times in 268 Posts	Re: Radiator? Depending on the vehicle, a replacement stock radiator may be aluminum construction, even if OE equipment was not. When I needed a new radiator for my Ford 5.0 FOX body car, the rad the local parts store carried was a light, aluminum with plastic tanks version, even though the original was all brass construction. I simply asked for a stock replacement rad for a 5.0 Mustang, and thats what they gave me. It fit perfectly in the original brackets, it cools just fine, and has a wide, single core.Plus the price was very good. It has been in the car(s) for well over 10 years, and has worked very well, even with good wheelstands thrown into the mix. __________________ NHRA 6390 STK M/S 85 Mustang

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427FE Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Monroe Twsp, NJ Posts: 181 Likes: 232 Liked 315 Times in 71 Posts	Re: Radiator? Champion radiator is hard to beat. Direct fit, and cost effective.

12-31-2021, 02:21 PM	#9
Eman Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: E TN Posts: 455 Likes: 14 Liked 116 Times in 67 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.