Reasonably priced radiator for 406 engine?
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Reasonably priced radiator for 406 engine?
I am looking for a radiator to cope with a 406 ci, roughly 500hp engine that is going in soon. I am not looking for anything extravagent, or the best money can buy, but really the cheapest one I can find that will fit and do the job.
Can yall give me any recommendations?
Thanks!
Can yall give me any recommendations?
Thanks!
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From: Living in the Hartland
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The engine installer is worried the stock one might not be up to the duty on Hot summer days, and thinks it would be best to put a new one in.
Fevre, have you used that one and had it fit no problem in a C3?
Thanks!
Fevre, have you used that one and had it fit no problem in a C3?
Thanks!
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by Homie
The engine installer is worried the stock one might not be up to the duty on Hot summer days, and thinks it would be best to put a new one in.
Fevre, have you used that one and had it fit no problem in a C3?
Thanks!
Fevre, have you used that one and had it fit no problem in a C3?
Thanks!
BTW I would try the stock one, it might work and save you some dough, just keep an eye on the needle.
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by Scooter70
I used the same one as Fevre after seeing his car. I have pics of mine on my site.
BTW, they added the overflow nipple (as seen in the first pic in the above link.)
BTW, they added the overflow nipple (as seen in the first pic in the above link.)
His center bracket is a little 'professional' than mine I have to admit. 
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I got a 4-core replacement for $250 from this guy:
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I just bought a 4-core replacement for $249 from this guy:
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From: Living in the Hartland
Flex-a-lite 220 dual elec, they have gone up in price since I bought mine about $210 now. Think they where $190 when I bought them. 
Have heard that used camaro or vette dual fans a nice swap, I need to get dual fans for my formula, that ole single fan don't cut it.
Have heard that used camaro or vette dual fans a nice swap, I need to get dual fans for my formula, that ole single fan don't cut it.
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Originally Posted by Fevre
Flex-a-lite 220 dual elec, they have gone up in price since I bought mine about $210 now. Think they where $190 when I bought them.
Have heard that used camaro or vette dual fans a nice swap, I need to get dual fans for my formula, that ole single fan don't cut it.
Have heard that used camaro or vette dual fans a nice swap, I need to get dual fans for my formula, that ole single fan don't cut it.
I am using the Griffin 31x19" radiator, it works great with the Flex-alite 210 dual 12" electric fans. The fit is good, no problems. Stock radiator hoses will not work however. I am using the flexible type without issue.
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You know what.... I just remembered that I used the Griffin universal like Vetdrms and not the Summit one like Fevre. (However, they're almost exactly the same.) Yes, the fans aren't cheap. But the Flex-a-lite is cheaper than the Spal, if that makes a difference.
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my 460hp 434 is cooled by a stock brass smallblock radiator and dual flex-a-lite fans. works great even in the upper 90's.
I did have a problem this summer tho, wouldn't cool at low speeds. Turns out I had the fans running backwards!
I did have a problem this summer tho, wouldn't cool at low speeds. Turns out I had the fans running backwards!