Radiator recommendations
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Brighton
If you have none of these options then you might have this one
Note the above radiator does not have a filler neck, so it uses the separate surge tank.
You didn't really say you were looking for an "aluminum" or just a C/B replacement. Since you are local, you could come over and look at them.
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Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Austin TX
I wouldn't even consider another brand. Dewitts. He specializes in making these things for our cars and he's on the forum here to talk to if there's a problem (and you can call and talk to HIM of course). These radiators come boxed in mint condition, not a bent fin (until you install it 
).
I already run one behind my '78 with a 406ci and in the near future my father will be purchasing one for his 1980. Mechanical fan seems to be plenty to cool 406 cubic inches, but this will be the first summer I'll be able to drive the car since owning it for 2 years.
Let us know how it turns out.
). I already run one behind my '78 with a 406ci and in the near future my father will be purchasing one for his 1980. Mechanical fan seems to be plenty to cool 406 cubic inches, but this will be the first summer I'll be able to drive the car since owning it for 2 years.
Let us know how it turns out.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2003
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From: San Antonio TX
Then there are some that put in a Northern radiator which takes some fabrication to do but is a cheaper rout to go.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orange massachusettes
I recommend Dewitts. Had a problem w/ delays getting my rad. core support, and Tom was on the forum explaining problem and got things worked out. Great customer service! I have both Dewitts radiator (aluminum) and core support.
Race Director
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Taylor Michigan
Dewitts are OEM style with looks and quality. However Be-Cool has 'complete' polished cooling ststems worthy of a "Show Car" right out of the box. Fantistic looking parts and all you need to do is bolt them on.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Millington TN
I had a stock type replacement in my 72 SB when I first got it and the first thing I did was get rid of that. I got a BB alum radiator from Paragon. It cost a bit more but it bolted right in with NO problems at all. I was also running 40+ degrees cooler in the heat of the day than I had been running that same morning when it was much cooler. It cost a bit more as I had to get a new support too but it's great. If you're not concerned about it being original I'd get the biggest thing that'll fit in there.
-CR
-CR
Former Vendor
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From: Brighton
Originally Posted by C_Reichow
If you're not concerned about it being original I'd get the biggest thing that'll fit in there.-CR
Last edited by Tom@Dewitt; Mar 11, 2007 at 05:45 PM.
Team Owner
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From: Columbia Missouri
Email Tom, tom@dewitts.com, and he will set you up with just about the best aluminum radiator you can get. I just bought one and can't wait to get it installed.