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    Offline Cazbah362

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    Radiator
    « on: February 27, 2017 - 12:16:05 AM »
    What radiator is everyone using for their GEN3/GENIV swaps?  I have a factory BB 26" brass radiator now, what direction would you go?

    I was looking at Champion?  Thoughts?
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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #1 on: February 27, 2017 - 08:49:08 AM »
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    Offline Cazbah362

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #2 on: February 27, 2017 - 08:52:52 PM »
    Dave - thanks, why yes that is an option, I was looking for something in a little lower price range, $1,200 is a bit much.  Champion has the same systems for $450ish
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    Offline EbodyMod

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #3 on: February 28, 2017 - 08:32:51 AM »
    Be careful with champion, the radiators are awesome but their fan/shroud packages come with really small fans and you might have to upgrade.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Radiator
    « Reply #4 on: February 28, 2017 - 08:58:38 AM »
    I have a champion and am planning on using Contour fans.


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    Offline Cazbah362

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #5 on: February 28, 2017 - 03:40:31 PM »
    Goody - which radiator did you use?  And what fans?  I used Champion in my 68 GTX with good success, but on my 440 Dart with their fan system I had heating issues.
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #6 on: February 28, 2017 - 08:12:01 PM »
    Quote from: Cazbah362 on February 28, 2017 - 03:40:31 PM
    Goody - which radiator did you use?  And what fans?  I used Champion in my 68 GTX with good success, but on my 440 Dart with their fan system I had heating issues.


    The 26" Hemi conversion Champion radiator. I plan on using V6 Ford Contour fans [car isn't on the road yet].
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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #7 on: February 28, 2017 - 08:45:20 PM »
    Quote from: Cazbah362 on February 27, 2017 - 08:52:52 PM
    Dave - thanks, why yes that is an option, I was looking for something in a little lower price range, $1,200 is a bit much. Champion has the same systems for $450ish

    Sure they do..... Trust me I like cheap too... But they don't have the same thing for 1/3 the cost.... It might work for you but......
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    Offline GoodysGotaCuda

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #8 on: February 28, 2017 - 10:08:44 PM »
    Quote from: 1 Wild R/T on February 28, 2017 - 08:45:20 PM
    Sure they do..... Trust me I like cheap too... But they don't have the same thing for 1/3 the cost.... It might work for you but......

    The Champion radiator itself is surprisingly high quality for the money. I can't speak for the fans, but I do try to go with an OEM fan design of some sort.
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    Offline Cazbah362

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #9 on: February 28, 2017 - 10:26:54 PM »
    Wild 1 - Understood....  Goody, agree, from my past experience the radiators are good quality for the price, as for the fans - well I agree with using an OEM version over theirs.

    I might take a different approach.  I have a 2007 SRT.  I will try to use one of these radiators and the fan systems.  It works on the SRT, not sure why it should not work for a 70 Cuda?

    Thoughts 
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    Offline JpRngr

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #10 on: March 01, 2017 - 11:08:26 PM »
    Quote from: Cazbah362 on February 28, 2017 - 10:26:54 PM
    Wild 1 - Understood....  Goody, agree, from my past experience the radiators are good quality for the price, as for the fans - well I agree with using an OEM version over theirs.

    I might take a different approach.  I have a 2007 SRT.  I will try to use one of these radiators and the fan systems.  It works on the SRT, not sure why it should not work for a 70 Cuda?

    Thoughts

    Only reason I would see it not working would be because of size and shape. Have you measured yours to see if it would fit? They're made to cool the Hemi's, so that shouldn't be an issue. Mounts can be made, so if it fits, it could be a lot cheaper way to go.

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    Offline Kevin71

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #11 on: September 18, 2019 - 07:47:59 PM »
    Has anyone used a be cool radiator with dual fans in a 6.4 swap.
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    Offline Katfish

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    Re: Radiator
    « Reply #12 on: April 07, 2022 - 06:03:54 PM »
    Old thread, but I too couldn't stomach the $1300 for a radiator.
    Just ordered a Cold Case hemi swap with dual 12" fans for $650. Will see what happens........
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