Radiator Question - replacement is bigger
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Radiator Question - replacement is bigger
Replacing the radiator as part of my engine rebuild/transmission swap (240CID/C4 auto transmission).
Radiator showed to be a "direct" fit for my setup.
New radiator passenger side mounting holes are about 3 inches further out than old (no issue in terms of opening on radiator support and ability to mount it);
Core on new one is 22.5. Core on old one is 18.5.
Height the same.
From left mount to top hose on new one is 9".
From left mount to top honse on old is 7".
From left mounting holes to bottom hose on new one is 21".
From left mounting holes to bottom hose on old one is 17".
New radiator is same thickness.
Do I keep it and hope I can find some hoses that will work?
I like the extra cooling capacity.
Radiator showed to be a "direct" fit for my setup.
New radiator passenger side mounting holes are about 3 inches further out than old (no issue in terms of opening on radiator support and ability to mount it);
Core on new one is 22.5. Core on old one is 18.5.
Height the same.
From left mount to top hose on new one is 9".
From left mount to top honse on old is 7".
From left mounting holes to bottom hose on new one is 21".
From left mounting holes to bottom hose on old one is 17".
New radiator is same thickness.
Do I keep it and hope I can find some hoses that will work?
I like the extra cooling capacity.
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C7TZ-16138-A .. Radiator Support-Use with standard/xtra cooling & A/C radiators = 26 1/4" wide by no more than 19 3/4" high / Obsolete
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I can simply drill and tap to mount holes on the passenger side for the radiator.
Don't think I will be seeking another radiator mount.
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I am leaning towards keeping the radiator. The lower hose is probably going to be the bigger challenge. The top hose not so much as the it comes straight up from the thermostat housing. I know there are multiple versions of the lower hose at the parts store.
I can simply drill and tap to mount holes on the passenger side for the radiator.
Don't think I will be seeking another radiator mount.
I can simply drill and tap to mount holes on the passenger side for the radiator.
Don't think I will be seeking another radiator mount.
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Got so much money in it now, gotta see it through to the bitter end.
Well so much money for me. Not anywhere near what some of the guys and gals here spend on engine/tranny swaps.
Tuned
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I ordered my thru a radiator shop, but if you look at the picture where it shows the label, you can see the web address try to google it see if you can get a phone number and give them a call.