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Offline Stacked440

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Aluminum radiator
« on: June 20, 2007 - 08:52:00 PM »
Anyone know of a much better than stock 26" radiator for a challenger for under 600 bucks? :bigsmile:  Got my timing set 99% perfect tonight( got me a timing light :thumbsup:)  Although off subject from the title, all the instructions on the internet about tuning the distributor is exactly 180 degrees wrong.  Keeps telling you to turn them one way( it runs worse when it should run better when turned that way) you turn it the other way, and it runs fantastic. :crazy: :screwy:  Anyhow...I was looking at the summit 3-core cross-flow aluminum one, anyone know if its any good?
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Offline matt63

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Re: Aluminum radiator
« Reply #1 on: June 20, 2007 - 09:28:20 PM »
I was looking at them this week.  The local speed shop recommended the Flexalite w/electric fans at around $600.  The BeCool's are alot more $$$.
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Offline cudabob496

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Re: Aluminum radiator
« Reply #2 on: June 20, 2007 - 10:32:08 PM »
In my 496 Cuda I bought a Howe aluminum radiator for around $250 5 years ago. Rarely goes above 180 degrees now.  I think Summit or JEGS carry them. Practically any aluminum radiator will work fine.
« Last Edit: June 21, 2007 - 12:07:12 AM by cudabob496 »
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Offline 500Stroker

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Re: Aluminum radiator
« Reply #3 on: June 22, 2007 - 07:09:12 AM »
This one is 24" for 299.00.  Might have to check to with Bill to see if the flanges make up for the other 2 inches.

http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/home.php?cat=259

Offline Chryco Psycho

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Re: Aluminum radiator
« Reply #4 on: June 22, 2007 - 07:27:44 AM »
Teh Summit Direct fit rad is decent , just Make SURE you specify where you need the bottom inlet

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