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Factory radiator and fans, why not?

Posted By: BDW

Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 11/07/21 10:48 PM

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.
Posted By: 70gtx1

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 11/08/21 02:50 PM

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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Posted By: BDW

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 11/09/21 10:36 PM

That install looks great, sent you a PM.
Looking to duplicate what you did.

Thx!
Posted By: 70gtx1

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 11/10/21 12:01 AM

Thanks, sent you a message
Posted By: furious70

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 11/10/21 08:23 PM

what are the outside dimension on the oem rad?
Posted By: fatman

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 12/01/21 04:33 PM

Do you have any details to help Id the fans on amazon ?
Posted By: BDW

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 12/02/21 03:33 AM

I'm ordering this from Amazon

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

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 12/07/21 02:30 PM

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
Posted By: 70gtx1

Re: Factory radiator and fans, why not? - 12/10/21 03:45 AM

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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