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Factory radiator and fans, why not? #2982866
11/07/21 06:48 PM
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What are people using for radiators and fans on your Gen3 swaps?
I see Bouchillion offers a very nice looking set-up for $1200.
I also see you can pick up brand new factory replacement radiator and fans for <$400 for the new Chargers and Challengers.
The factory radiator is super small, compared to the aftermarket options.

But it cools the new cars, why wouldn't it work on a swap into and older car?
I understand it would take a couple of brackets to adapt the mounting, but $1200 compared to $400 is huge.

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: BDW] #2983044
11/08/21 10:50 AM
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In my hellcat swap, I’m running a factory hellcat radiator ( under 200 dollars), and a 100 dollar dayco dual fan setup I bought from Amazon. The fan assembly bolts right up. It fits almost perfect, I just had to drill 2 extra holes. I have a 26 inch core support, which fits the radiator perfectly. You will have to mount an expansion tank for it. Factory hoses line up also. Have under 400 dollars in whole setup, and runs under 190 on hot days. No reason to throw money away on the other options.

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Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: 70gtx1] #2983571
11/09/21 06:36 PM
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That install looks great, sent you a PM.
Looking to duplicate what you did.

Thx!

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: BDW] #2983613
11/09/21 08:01 PM
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Thanks, sent you a message

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: 70gtx1] #2983859
11/10/21 04:23 PM
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what are the outside dimension on the oem rad?


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Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: 70gtx1] #2990842
12/01/21 12:33 PM
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Do you have any details to help Id the fans on amazon ?

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: fatman] #2991093
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I'm ordering this from Amazon

Dorman 620-039 Engine Cooling Fan Assembly for Select Chrysler/Dodge Models, Black

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: BDW] #2992828
12/07/21 10:30 AM
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doing a 72 Cuda with a 26" opening. Want a nicer look than big aluminum one. Like the look. Trying to learn as we put the parts together . Pm me with any info 833 getting installed


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Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? [Re: BDW] #2993887
12/09/21 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by BDW
I'm ordering this from Amazon

Dorman 620-039 Engine Cooling Fan Assembly for Select Chrysler/Dodge Models, Black

Thats what im running, cant go wrong with those!!







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