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Does anyone know of a vendor(s) that makes custom Alum Radiators that are the same size and look just like stock ones ? - JB -

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I use to run an aluminum radiator from Griffin that had the upper & lower tanks stamped similar to the later "squarish" style OEM. They call them "Exact Fit". Not sure if that includes the older style "rounded" tanks.

After a little research, I guess they do!
http://www.griffinrad.com/load_detai...key_id=5-70024

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Thanks Myron!

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My bet is as long as the replacement has roughly the same dimensions it will fly. Good deal as the latest Mustang build will need a replacement anyway, but not sure of any great value as the factory piece is already plastic/aluminum....$79 at Autozone to boot.

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Glad to help, Jim. I don't know if there are any other manufacturers that have the OEM style tanks.

I am hoping that the more common and less expensive "box" style tanks will be legal for everyone. The overall style and configuration remains the same.

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Like I'm going to run out and buy one of these for the Camaro lol... http://www.jegs.com/i/Be-Cool-Radiat...61#moreDetails

A little more sensible... http://www.jegs.com/i/Champion+Cooli...CC370/10002/-1

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I bought one of those $ 80.00 replacement radiators at AZ and they are super light.
They are super flimsy as well, ( soft aluminum) but the one core design does a good job of cooling the 302 with the A/C on.

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Kind of what I figured. Ought to work well in the O/SA build. :)

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Jim, check manciniracing.com, they have alum. radiators that look OE. its about time,cost is the same,but easier to have the alum ones worked on.

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Discount Auto Radiators,has all aluminum replacement radiators for 1980 Malibu 1core $153.85, 2 core 179.99 or aluminum with plastic side tanks like newer chevy trucks $95.31 888-279-9895> Tom

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I've had good luck with Northern Radiator. They also have really nice kits with cooling fans, mounted on shrouds, with relays, that fit the radiator and the vehicle.

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You might also check radiatorbarn.com
I have bought both copper and aluminum/plastic radiators from them with good results. Their one core aluminum cools better than the 3 core copper!

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Thanks guys for all the great input and leads! I just didn't want to run out and purchase a double whammy, throwdown, aftermarket, fabricated alum tank radiator, only to have an inspector tell me that it isn't " stock appearing". Plus I'm a little partial to having my car look correct. Thanks again. - JB -

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Looks like I'll be putting my beater back together very soon. Will help to lose a few pounds from out on the front end. I don't think there will be a generic part for mine, but I'll come up with something.

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A couple years ago was checking on radiators,they could get me all aluminum,the tanks looked like the tanks on copper/brass radiators,still had the grooves that stiffen them core looked like copper/brass core,looked identical except the tanks and core were welded together,if was'nt for the welds could have painted it black and passed it off as copper/brass radiator, was $80-100
I guess now would be legal
Mike Taylor 3601

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What is the actual rule? I was thinkin of something like this...would have to fab bottom brackets, and the top one, could be hid under the shroud bracket. It would be somewhat lighter than the champion 3 row, you mentioned above... what's your thoughts?

http://www.jegs.com/i/JEGS-Performan...oductId=752961

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Myself I would prefer not to do any fabricating...I would probably burn holes in it lol. Ran across this all aluminum unit on ebay for the Mustang which came with two fans/mounting hardware, cap and drain petcock for $149 shipped...I couldn't resist. It isn't flimsy in the least.


http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psb16be29b.jpg

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Works great!! Cools better than the two core OEM one.


Don Anderson
M/S #5891

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Jim: Try Classic Industries part number MB2353A. It's nearly identical to the correct radiator for the '64-'65 Hemi cars. I have one in my '64 Plymouth now. I believe it's made by US Radiator.
Steve

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I wonder if we can put a cross flow radiator in instead of stock up and down flow?

I understand they are more efficient..........Anyone have an opinion?

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Ford had Alum rads as standard in the 66 FX Mustangs and Comets. I saw one in the Super Stock Magazine Maverick back in 1975.

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I just don't like the wording of the rule. Maybe Travis, or a Tech Official in the know, will clarify this for us. - Does my Alum Radiator have to" LOOK" like the original? - Or can I use "ANY" Alum Radiator, as long as its the same size and mounting as the original? I don't wanna show up a a race with my fabricated Alum, Keep Cool, style Radiator - that's the same stock size and mounting in my car only to be told I'm not legal. Additionally, factory look-a-like Alum Radiators are available... Is this what we have to use? - And will all tech officials make the same call? The factory Look-a-Likes weigh within a pound or two of my original ! The fabricated Alum radiators are quite lighter. What's the real rule? - Jim -

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I dont wanna fab anything either...but , i bet the factory appearing one is heavier... If im goin aluminum, i want it to be light as possible...hehe

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I'll weigh the stock vs the new radiator tm and let you know the difference.

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Show cars in New Ulm Mn has one for your car.

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I bought a "Radiator Classic" aluminum radiator for my Plymouth Duster, it looks very much like the one I had and is 7 pounds lighter. There in Houston somewhere.
I bought it off Ebay and it cost $128.51 including shipping.

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AND THE QUESTION STILL REMAINS ----- can you use any Alum radiator ? Or must it LOOK like the original factory installed radiator?

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Pick the "Legal Radiator" ... or can we run either ? The one on the left "LOOKS" stock, the one on the right has a Fabricated Square Tanks ....Both are the same size and mounting.

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According to Bruce Bachelder, it does not have to be an exact replacement. A cross flow can even replace a top tank or it can be the other way around.

This new rule is about NHRA allowing Stock racers to use an aluminum radiator to replace the hard or impossible to find OEM one. It is not about who can push the rule by installing the smallest aluminum radiator that can be found. That would just raise a red flag for us to take a harder look at the entire car.

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If you want your information to accurate just plug the bottom hose connection, fill them with water and after that you can weigh them..

Some radiators will hold more water.....at 8 pounds per gallon!!!!



Bob

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For what it's worth.......when I had the crate motor in my car my aluminum radiator filled with water weighed 1.5 lbs. less than my stock 340 radiator filled with water. PLUS.......my stock radiator cooled much better.

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Brent - I weighed both radiators today and was surprised...the factory one is 14 pounds and the new one is 11 pounds.

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And remember that the water will add a lot of weight (1 lb/pint).

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Great! Im runnin a 4 row right now(brass)...so its pretty dang heavy...and runnin more liquid than i need...

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[QUOTE=HandOverFist;455119]Brent - I weighed both radiators today and was surprised...the factory one is 14 pounds and the new one is 11 pounds.[/QUOTe

Were you running a 3 row? or 4 row? before you changed to alum...

Was this the camaro radiator that you weighed?

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[QUOTE=Travis Miller;455084]According to Bruce Bachelder, it does not have to be an exact replacement. A cross flow can even replace a top tank or it can be the other way around.

This new rule is about NHRA allowing Stock racers to use an aluminum radiator to replace the hard or impossible to find OEM one. It is not about who can push the rule by installing the smallest aluminum radiator that can be found. That would just raise a red flag for us to take a harder look at the entire car.[/QUote

I wonder if any bracket fabbing is allowed?

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[quote=brent flynn;455134]This was the Mustang radiator Brent. Not certain what was factory for these cars in 1990, but this replacement is a 3-row. The Camaro radiator is in great shape and I'll never change it unless it develops problems.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...psb16be29b.jpg

Here's one that should bolt right in your car Brent with no mods... http://www.ebay.com/itm/271450398612...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

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you do know that the hoses are reversed on a Ford , might make it hard to install in the Camaro..

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Is there a big price differance between champion and be cool radiators . Never really looked at any of them in the bracket cars when in the lanes , is there a quality issue where .I like the champion small 3/4 core 2 row . For the camaro

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Here it is in the '90 Mustang...fits fine even with the tweaked radiator support.

http://i434.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps93df6b94.jpg