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Aluminum radiator for BB truck
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03/10/16 03:11 PM
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So my OE type 28" radiator leaks like a sieve. It rusted my brand new booster by spraying coolant all over the place. I've fixed it once already but it's time for a new one, no more fixing junk.
Anyone have any suggestions for an modern aluminum radiator on the cheap side? Basically just anything that fits and had the hose outlets in the correct positions for a BB.
Part #s help but just point me in the right direction.
Thanks for any input.
- Greg
'71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500
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Re: Aluminum radiator for BB truck
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03/11/16 06:57 PM
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No one seems to be jumping in with suggestions, so I'll throw some ideas out there - but also say that 'cheap' is a relative term. Champion Radiator has a number of aftermarket aluminum, down flow radiators. You should be able to find something that will fit with in/outs in the correct location: http://www.championradiators.com/There are a number of options on ebay. Summit racing sells universal cross flow units under $200 but may require you to fab mounting brackets of come up with a mounting system. I used one for my blown BB Duster for clearance reasons. http://www.70duster440.com/cooling.html
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Re: Aluminum radiator for BB truck
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03/11/16 09:20 PM
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Thanks for the reply.
I imagine there are no 'bolt in' options which is why I am asking if anyone has found something that worked without too much fuss.
Of course cheap is a relative term here. Don't really want to spend $5-600 bones on something but maybe around $200-$250?
Fabbing up brackets is not a problem and I figured I'd be doing something like that but the less involved, the better.
I found Spectra CU889 which is $240 at R.A.
'71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500
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Re: Aluminum radiator for BB truck
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03/14/16 08:13 PM
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I would be surprised if champion doesnt have a bolt in option
Last edited by JAMESDART; 03/14/16 08:13 PM.
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Re: Aluminum radiator for BB truck
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03/16/16 01:03 AM
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Why wouldn't a 26 inch aluminum b body radiator bolt in? You know, I have a 26" small block radiator taking up space... Maybe that flex hose idea could work in that situation.
'71 Duster '72 Challenger '17 Ram 1500
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