Darksiders...Which Radiator?
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Darksiders...Which Radiator?
Calling all Darksiders... I'm wondering what radiator you are running in front of a SBC and how you went about mounting it. I'd like to avoid an aluminum unit. I figured it would be cheap to get something from a '70s full sized car but I've never mounted a radiator that wasn't a direct replacement.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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You have several options. When I was trying to decide what radiator to run I scoured the online radiator catalogs. Some of them will give you pic with all the dimensions, bracket dimensions, inlet, outlets, etc. Here's a few links;
Quanta Products
Radiators, automotive radiators, condenser, oem radiators, truck radiators
U.S. Radiator Catalog
The US Radiator catalog was very helpful to me. Once I decided on what radiator I wanted I went to my local Autozone and ordered it through them. I think I paid about $125 (its been several years)
I ended up running a mid 1970's full sized dodge truck radiator from a truck that had a big block. I'm running a 500ci Caddy in my 49.
Another helpful tip: You can get radiator hose reducer bushings from NAPA auto that range in 1/4" increments from 3 1/2" all the way down to 1 1/2" diameters.
Bobby
Quanta Products
Radiators, automotive radiators, condenser, oem radiators, truck radiators
U.S. Radiator Catalog
The US Radiator catalog was very helpful to me. Once I decided on what radiator I wanted I went to my local Autozone and ordered it through them. I think I paid about $125 (its been several years)
I ended up running a mid 1970's full sized dodge truck radiator from a truck that had a big block. I'm running a 500ci Caddy in my 49.
Another helpful tip: You can get radiator hose reducer bushings from NAPA auto that range in 1/4" increments from 3 1/2" all the way down to 1 1/2" diameters.
Bobby
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Bobby,
I figured I could just find a Chevy one and not have to worry about the reducers...some universal hoses should work fine. I'm wondering about the physical mounting of the radiator. Summit sells radiator mount kits, but I don't know how good those work or look. How did you mount yours?
I figured I could just find a Chevy one and not have to worry about the reducers...some universal hoses should work fine. I'm wondering about the physical mounting of the radiator. Summit sells radiator mount kits, but I don't know how good those work or look. How did you mount yours?
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What are you putting it into? I am using a rad from a 1973 Dodge dart and all I had to do was some minor trimming on the mounting flange and drill new holes and uses the stock mounting bolts. If you get a used one get it tested before you modify it.
The ones from summit seam reasonably priced.
The ones from summit seam reasonably priced.
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I followed everyones advice last year when I asked the same question. I ordered a rad for a mid 70s Dodge truck. Fits very well with out to much work. I had to have the lower outlet changed to the other side because I am running a SBF. But a SBC would work perfect because your water pump inlet is on that side.Mine is a Spectra rad part #315. You can few there catalouge online and look at the rads.
Been awhile since I posted anything on here. I check up once in awhile to see whats going on.Work on the truck has slowed but got some done. Trying to safe money to fix a leaky basement. And now part of my house roof disappeared Sat. afternoon during a storm.Lifes great! Got to have bad days to know when your having a good one.
Been awhile since I posted anything on here. I check up once in awhile to see whats going on.Work on the truck has slowed but got some done. Trying to safe money to fix a leaky basement. And now part of my house roof disappeared Sat. afternoon during a storm.Lifes great! Got to have bad days to know when your having a good one.
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I fabbed my own radiator support in my truck. Other people have used the mid 70's dodge truck radiator with a SBC (I think they used the one for a Dodge with a 260ci engine) with the stock "U" shaped radiator support. I used the radiator for a truck with a big block (440ci) I'm not sure if there is a difference.
Bobby
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