New Radiator

[edison1970]

I just thought I would share the information on a new aluminum radiator I got today. Really nice for the price.  Supposedly takes the factory shroud.  So far so good.  I'll post some pictures when I'm done.  The price was $245.

[Scooter]

Nice.. going to leave it natural color or rattle can it black?

[edison1970]

Probably black. Need to finish making mounts on passenger side.  26 inch in a non 26 hole.

[Skid Row]

  Nice, Not too far from that myself. I like the large tanks as well as the mounting bracket tie. No cross-flow for me.

[YellowThumper]

Adapter plate can be a simple plate with 4 holes in it. 2 mount to factory location. The other 2 mount to radiator. No new holes necessary in core support.
And...
As I state over and over. Even with some of the fins behind core support. They will get some air flow. Adapter plate as I mentioned will create a chamber that air will enter. Even with the smaller opening, it will allow more air thru it than the radiator ever will. 

[Katfish]

I just drilled holes and added a rubber spacer, no adapter bracket needed.

[edison1970]

I finally got the radiator mounted. What kind of clearance do most of you have between the fan and the radiator? I have a viscous fan that I might use but it will bring it less than a half inch to the radiator. Stuck at the moment waiting for my new shroud.

[Fastmark]

What company did you get this from? Does it have the brackets to attach the shroud?

[edison1970]

A buddy of mine bought one for his Bee and was very happy with it so I ordered one. They sell them on Ebay. I'll have to find the listing number if you want it. And yes, the factory shroud is supposed to fit. His did but I haven't received my correct shroud yet but I'll let you know for sure soon.

[Wedg2Go]

Since I am in the market for a new radiator, I am following this thread with interest. So far I have determined manufacturer (and/or retailer while staying within e-bodies.org guidelines). So far, I am convinced to upgrade to a 26" core. The only thing I am hazy on is the adapter brackets. Can't find them after searching the web!  This "Might" be something I might go with? again  If not, then Katfish's route is a good one.  

[edison1970]

The seller on Ebay is autocity1958. This is how the listing is put in:
1966-1972 Mopar B & E Body Aluminum 26" Radiator Road Runner Challenger Cuda

I have to say that it looks like a quality product.  Welds are nice and clean. The tubes are at least 1 inch each. I should have the shroud by Saturday so I can let you know how it fits. The one thing I noticed is it looks very similar to the Cold Case radiators.

[edison1970]

I have to get some new hardware for the shroud but it fits nicely.  I might need to raise the radiator to give the fan a little more clearance.

[Fastmark]

Hmm. The problem is that the side brackets and fan shroud are different between 66-69B and 70-72 B and E. I need one for a customers 69 charger.

[edison1970]

It looks like it has a second set of mounting holes.  Maybe those are for your situation?

[edison1970]

I got a chance to take the car out to see how well the new radiator cools. What a difference.  Never went over 180. I did make the mounting holes a hair bigger to raise the radiator for fan clearance. The fan blade just barely scraped the underside of the top under hard acceleration.  The OER fan shroud seemed to be a little thick anyway so I also took my grinder to it to add a little extra room. Overall, I give this part a thumbs up.  For the cost, you can't beat it.