Anyone running this radiator for SBC in your 40 (1 Viewer)

[In2cruisers]

Core Dimensions: 17 1/8" high x 19 1/2" wide (3 row core)
Overall Dimensions: OEM size
Upper inlet: 1 1/2" located on driver side.
Lower outlet: 1 1/2" located on passenger side.
Auto trans cooler: included
Bracket mount system
OEM style brass petcock drain.
Billet style fill neck construction NOT STAMPED
Radiator cap is included


Looks like a good one for the price (Under 200.00 +)

 

[dgangle]

posts 21 & 35

https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/356761-my-summitt-aluminum-radiator-install.html

 

[middlecalf]

yes...

...but I need to redo my shroud (an original) to better fit the lower, tilted up, rearward 283SBC. As is runs at 180-190 (180 thermostat), 190-200 when I climb the dirt road to my house (1000 ft in 2 miles). But it's not hot here yet.

I had to increase the size of the hole in the bottom of the original radiator mounting frame so I could still use the petcock, plus I had to extend the petcock using a brass extension. I prefer this so I don't have to remove the lower hose to simply drain the coolant, although some prefer not to have a petcock so it doesn't get trail damaged. Good fit otherwise.

 

[Shawn Russell]

I was running the stock size alum rad from Man-A-Fre, Did NOT work for me. Could not keep my V8 cool with a mech fan with shroud, and an electric pusher fan. Had to go to a larger rad to keep it cool... Granted, it is much warmer here then in S.D.

Now running a larger rad, mech fan and NO shroud at the current time, it stays cool...

Shawn

 

[In2cruisers]

Soo would you run this aluminum 3 row or a OEM style 4 row??

 

[Shawn Russell]

In a V8 application, neither... In a stock setup and the $$ allowed, the Alum.

Shawn

 

[spdracr58]

I have that radiator with a pusher fan and a mechanical fan behind. Works okay. I am having some heating issues but I think it is a thermostat or something. It should not be running as hot as it is right now.

 

[ReadyRonnie]

anyone have a good rep. rad for a 78 bj with the B engine?

 

[Picz34]

Core Dimensions: 17 1/8" high x 19 1/2" wide (3 row core)
Overall Dimensions: OEM size
Upper inlet: 1 1/2" located on driver side.
Lower outlet: 1 1/2" located on passenger side.
Auto trans cooler: included
Bracket mount system
OEM style brass petcock drain.
Billet style fill neck construction NOT STAMPED
Radiator cap is included


Looks like a good one for the price (Under 200.00 +)

I bought the 3 row from Champion. I wont be ready to fire up for a few more months. Fitment was perfect.

 

[64Rotorhead]

I bought the 3 row from Champion. I wont be ready to fire up for a few more months. Fitment was perfect.

I'll watch for your update. Mine: Gen III 5.3 Vortec though. Are you stock engine?

 

[Picz34]

I'll watch for your update. Mine: Gen III 5.3 Vortec though. Are you stock engine?

I'm running a Chevy 350