I'm trying to find a radiator and keep coming up short.

OEM Replacement/New Radiators for Factory Big Block Trucks with A/C are not available (Haven't been for 10 years from what I've read on RamChargerCentral)

I dropped the radiator that was in my truck off at the local radiator shop, tested full of pinholes and they don't think that even if they soldier them up it'll last long at all.

The factory radiator for Big Block trucks with A/C has a 21.5" Core Height that's 26" wide and Inlet/Outlet on passenger side.


My option is to spend 480 dollars on a 3 row re-core (which I'm hesistant to spend that kind of $ on considering it's not even the OE radiator and no part #'s or pentastar on the top tank).

or..

I've looked at these:

Spectra CU506 ( 1" shorter than OE radiator and only a 2 core; fitment seems to be *usable/workable*)

http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/prod/CU506

Champion CC1643 (Only a 16.25" tall core *3 Row* fitment would be *usable/workable*)

http://www.championradiators.com/dodge-charger-26-inch-radiator-1968-1973

Champion CC503 (18.75" tall core *3 row*, but it's 27.63" wide and I think even with the width of the brackets, I could make it work too)

http://www.championradiators.com/dodge-charger-27-inch-radiator-1973-1974


The thing holding me back with the Champion's is that I'm not sure what to do about a radiator fan shroud and I'm NOT going to step up to e-fan's just because I don't need them with a stockish 440 in a truck.

Anyone have any other ideas or thoughts?

How about this? Though they want between $600 and $720 or so:

http://www.usradiator.com/dodge-truck-1974-78-v8-383-440-radiator.html

Dodge Truck, 1974-78 V8 383/440 Radiator
NOTE: 1/2-1 Ton, Original Core 21" Tall x 26" Wide

FOR PART NUMBER AND PRICING, SEE BELOW.
Product Specs
Make / Model Dodge Truck
Year(s) 1974-78
Engine V8 383/440
Notes 1/2-1 Ton, Original Core 21" Tall x 26" Wide
Material Copper/Brass
Available Cores Standard Automotive
High Efficiency
Optima
Core Size 21 x 26
Available Rows 4
Cooler Size 12x1/8 NPT
Flow Type Downflow
Inlet Size 1-1/2"
Outlet Size 1-3/4"
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Dodge Truck, 1974-78 V8 383/440 Radiator

Or from LMC. They have one listed (55-4392) for a 1980-83 with 318/360 engine (though it is not listed for RB engine, it might still fit and function) may have the correct dimensions for $309:

http://www.lmctruck.com/features/dc/DCRR.htm

I have 2 one is a 400 and the other is 440,same radiator 309 is not a bad price. With shipping you might be close to that. But it you want OEM I have these.

I have recently done a radiator on a 70's Brand F PU. Twice. First time was a parts store "extra cooling 3 core". I guess those 3 cores were not very thick and temp would creep up on a hard pull. Did it again with a 4 row Champion and works well (stock shroud fits in this application).

Point is, better/cheaper to get a good one first time. With no specs like tube diameter and core thickness I'd be a bit concerned about the LMC offering. I bet the re-core, if done with a high efficiency core, would be fine.