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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2249228
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This is the radiator I have in my Demon. 451 stroker

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator.html


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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2249273
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Originally Posted By cdwmotorsports
This is the radiator I have in my Demon. 451 stroker

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator.html


That's what I have. It's. To bolt in for sure, but for the money it's pretty nice.

And it pisses me off the overflow hose comes out the wrong direction but it is what it is.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: madscientist] #2249323
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I will have to do some trimming to get that to fit. They recommended there 22" with the 1.25" tube up grade. Think this bigger radiator would be just as good? Its about $300 less.

Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2249331
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Originally Posted By mopar dave
I will have to do some trimming to get that to fit. They recommended there 22" with the 1.25" tube up grade. Think this bigger radiator would be just as good? Its about $300 less.


I'm sure someone can do the math but it's probably close.

I have cooled 550 HP engines on a stock 26 inch radiator in desert heat. That had just 2 half inch cores in it. And, that particular engine had the cast iron water pump (talking small block stuff) which isn't as good as a Milodon water pump.

So I know a two .500 core will easily cool 550 HP if everything else is correct. And that engine had about 1 1/2 inches of filler in it. Whatever just over the top of the core plugs is.

And that is a copper radiator. Most people say aluminum cools better than copper.


Just because you think it won't make it true. Horsepower is KING. To dispute this is stupid. C. Alston
Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2249340
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I think it would probably be better then the smaller rad. It has a trans cooler as well. My Howe doesn't have that. It sure is Heavy though at 45#, not sure that's not a typo, but it does include a tranny cooler in the tank.

Love the price, I'm sure you can get that to fit. As per my earlier post, I fitted one bigger in size..

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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: Sport440] #2249360
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yep and maybe I could use the trans cooler as an oil cooler as well?

Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2588321
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I need a radiator and read this post. In 2012 a $500+ Griffin radiator was installed in my car. (Before I owned it, I have the receipt). It only has a two-year warranty and it sprung a slow leak a few months ago. Reading the reviews at Summit, it seems several Griffins have leaked after for 5 years.
So I'm going to aim for a Champion, or a EPC.

Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2588345
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I would look into Cold Case radiators. The Champion radiators I have seen fit well and seem to work but I'm not a fan of radiators with more than 2 cores.

The ECP radiator I have required some modification to fit. I wasn't thrilled I had to drill holes in my core support but I did it.

The Cold Case radiators are said to be a drop in fit.mi would certainly look into them.


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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: Kilroy was here] #2588357
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I bought the EPC in a 26". Had to do some trimming to fit my A body, but it keeps my 511 with a tall fill 195* most of the time. Highest temp was 205* in 93* humid weather. I fit it with a shroud from jegs and use a mechanical fan. Works great and would buy again.

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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: mopar dave] #2588369
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Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: CSK] #2588371
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That's what I just bought. Pics on my build thread. smile

Re: Shopping for a new radiator [Re: cdwmotorsports] #2589357
12/09/18 02:28 PM
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Originally Posted By cdwmotorsports
This is the radiator I have in my Demon. 451 stroker

http://www.speedcooling.com/26-Big-Block-Mopar-Radiator.html

This will be my new radiator in the spring. Ever since I put the 4.10 gears in the car it runs hot on the highway with the increased RPM's

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