Suggestions for a radiator for a 340 Plymouth Cuda in $250 to $375 range

[73_Cuda_4_Me]

Then the MOP752A is the one you want, exactly same as mine...

They are very nice units, and very efficient... may have to do a little filing on the lower mounting holes... I just laid the old one over the new, scribed the hole slots, then filed to the scribe marks... fit perfectly...

[soccernut43]

Perfect. And thanks for the idea of using the d radiator as a template. Can't thank you enough.

[soccernut43]

Got my Cold Case radiator for my small block and it doesn't quite look like it will work.  Is this a similar problem that you had?  Does the website still say the MOP752A will fit the small block Mopar?  Thanks!

[soccernut43]

Sure enough Cold Case states the MOP752A will fit the small block.  Think they told me the OEM shroud will fit but it will not.  I'll have to buy a shroud kit.  Thanks!!

[73_Cuda_4_Me]

Are the overall dimensions similar, or is your old radiator wider than the new one by a few inches (shown in your "2" photo)???

The only problem I had was the 751A did not have the inlet/outlet ports in the right spot for the radiator hoses (upper would hit fan going to center of radiator at the top).

The 752A only had to file the mounting holes about 1/4" to get exact mounting locations for mounting bolts (just a touch too wide, and couldn't start the bolts).

I'm wondering if you have a 26" radiator for the original...??? I believe the 22" was stock on small block cuda?

[soccernut43]

I'm going to make it work.has to be better then stock. Just may have to create a frame on both sides to make the shroud work. As long as it keeps the motor cool im good.  It is a Cuda so maybe the radiator is wider.

[73_Cuda_4_Me]

Mine is a Cuda... did yours have A/C originally?

[soccernut43]

No AC. Just a 1970 340 Plymouth Cuda. Odd.  As long as it cools. It's got to be better then the original. Radiator shop said it to far gone to be used daily.

[73_Cuda_4_Me]

Well it will definitely cool...!!! I am impressed with mine!

[soccernut43]

So I emailed Cool-Case asking for the correct radiator for my 1970 340 Cuda.  I was considering sending it back looking for a better match.  I got a quick reply and they basically said Plymouth basically threw whatever radiator they had available in those cars.  So I basically will adapt the MOP752A to make it fit.  Found it kind of funny I guess.  But I did ask on the Summit website if the factory shroud would fit and was told yes.  Not a deal breaker.  If I have to run without a shroud I'm fine with that but I'll try and make it work.  At least I know the radiator will cool for sure.  Thanks again.

[edison1970]

I didn't read through this whole thread but if you didn't purchase one yet, look on Ebay under seller autocity1958. I purchased one for my car and the price was $250. I actually think it's the same manufacturer that Cold Case gets them from. Looks the same and the quality is excellent.  The new repo shroud fit. Just a thought.

[soccernut43]

Well, I contacted Cold Case and decided to send the MOP752A back and they suggested a MOP750A.  Will definitely leave some input when I get it which may be after Christmas.  Thanks and Happy Holidays to everyone.