Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

needs to have a transmission cooler for a 2WD V8 motor
Can anyone tell me what radiator will work, not sure what size to get.
Any websites or part numbers from places like Summit, etc would be a big help in finding a radiator that will work for my 70 rebuild.

Thanks

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

Welcome the the board, wow three year member and one post. Anyway, not enough info to make a good recommendation.

Not sure what your plans are for engine size or power goals but if you have a stock to street/strip build then a $200 four core radiator from your local auto parts store will be more than adequate. Now if you plan on pushing a billion ponies or need to see that shiny aluminum radiator under the hood that's different story.

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

We carry the champion radiators which are an affordable aluminum radiator. They come in 2,3 & 4 row configurations, with an integrated trans cooler. Like mentioned above, is will depend on the engine and HP, to choose which is best for you. Typically a 3-row fits the bill most cases, but again, it all depends.

http://www.azproperformance.com/Cham...369-MC369.html

http://www.azproperformance.com/images/P/369-01.png

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

Thank you both for your help on this.... yes three year member and only one post :-) ... I joined here before I started my rebuild so I could use these posts and learn what I could before I started.... these forums are a great place to find answers about things other people have had issues with so I can avoid running into the same issues

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

Hey toddnshelly ...

:welcome2: to the forums and :hi: from Ohio :metal:

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

I have an aluminum "ebay special" 2 row radiator in my '72 GMC. Been in there for 6 years with a pretty snotty 355 in it. No problems to date. :)

Gary

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

If you want to really get a nice radiator, go with a Aluminum 2row Triple pass. You can always go with one without trans cooler build into it and get a race radiator, extend your trans lines via flex under the core support and mount a heavy duty trans cooler on the front of you radiator. Not the cheapest, but I am pushing 430HP Vortec 350 to the wheels, running 700r4, with full posi Eaton 12 bolt diff.....never see above 185 on the temp gauge. Save yourself power drain and install a electric fan from a 98 Lincoln Mark 8.

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

I have a 4-row radiator from Pro Performance and it is cooling my 402 wonderfully. I bought it from him with two electric fans. I have one coming on with ignition and the other is switched in the cab.

The radiator works so well I have not needed yet to turn on the second fan. Temp stays right on 190

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

I recently got one from Autozone. The core is aluminum and the tanks are plastic. I'm not sure if this is the route you are going for, but it's an option.

4 core, trans cooler built in, $185.

I don't know what temp it keeps my 307, I have idiot lights, but they don't come on.

Part Number is A369.

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

I have an Entropy radiator with two 16" electric fans. It's only a two row core but it has 1.25" tubes. Kinda' pricey though. 14" fans in the picture. The 16" fans were an upgrade.

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

Travis, can you please confirm which saddles/hold downs are used for the 2, 3 and 4 core Champion radiators?

thx, D'

Re: Need 68-72 Aluminum radiator
 

I have found that they all use the 4-row mounts, but confirming just to make sure that is still the case.