Opinions needed on Radiator choice.....

[moparbulldog]

OK, looking for your guys more experienced opinion once again.  Trying to decide between a Be Cool Aluminum Radiator, and a U.S. Radiator 4 core.  I have heard good things on both, and wanted your guys opinion as well.  Thanks. 

[moparmaniac59]

Be Cool radiators are very nice & overpriced.  I'm not familiar with U.S. radiators. I opted for a Summit aluminum radiator that as far as I can tell has about the identical specs and quality as the Be Cool, just a whole lot cheaper but it doesn't have that way cool "Be Cool" radiator cap!!  I am very pleased with it and have absolutely no complaints about the Summit radiator & not to say that the Be Cool radiator is a bad product, just pricy!! If you're not into buying name brands (no doubt some name brands are well worth the money due to high quality) but still want quality I would do some shopping. There's good quality out there that's much cheaper on your wallet than Be Cool. Just my  Maybe someone else out there can chime in on U.S. radiators!! Let us know what you buy & how it works out for you!!

                                                                      Matt B.

[go-fish]

I just bought a $299 Summit radiator. They are made by Northern. Do a search, they ar ea avery big company that does alot of industrial and farm equipment radiators. A good company. There is a thread in here > http://www.cuda-challenger.com/cc/index.php?topic=29472.0.

Reilly Motorsports has some AFCO's (the shock and spring people) http://www.reillymotorsports.com/store/product.php?productid=16159&cat=259&page=1that are $100 less than the Summit/Northern "direct fit" http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=SUM%2D380460&FROM=MG, which is not that "direct". SUmmit Part #'s are SUM-380459 for small block and SUM-380460 for big blocks.

[70RT/SE]

Ron Davis if you want aluminum. I have one on order.
Heard good things about US Radiator 4 core also. Both are bolt in and you can use a stock fan shroud.

[Chryco Psycho]

I just installed a Summit one also , it is keeping a 512" brand new BB cool

[moparbulldog]

I am leaning heavily toward the U.S. Radiator 4 core "Desert Cooler" version. It is not that high of a price (especially compared to the Be Cool). I got a Jeg's Aluminum "Direct Fit" about a year ago, and it just does not cool like I would like. It is only two row, and with the HP I am pushing and the 110 degree summers out here, I want to take the extra care in not letting the thing overheat.   I know the clutch fan I put back will help as well, and if you guys say the stock shroud should work again, I would be set.  Any other experiences/opinions would be appreciated.   

[Mike71Cuda]

Griffin Radiators
www.griffinrad.com/muscle.php

I sent them my core for a 440 Cuda rad and they replicated it exactly (bossings bumps nooks etc.)
Not sure on current pricing but I got back a 4 core alum match of what I sent them. In my opinion better than Be cool and others.

[cudabob496]

I did some measuring, then bought a Howe aluminum out of Summit for around $200 to $250 I think. It fit great and had the inlets and outlets where I needed them. I just had to make two simple brakets to hang it on. Cools my 496 great!

[go-fish]

Can you find it on summitracing .com and post a link or give us a part # ?

[cudabob496]

On second thought, though I first went to Summit, I ended up calling Howe direct, and told them what I needed. Sorry for the confusion. It's been about 8 years.

[torredcuda]

I bought a Northern for the `69 off e-bay,around $179-189 I think(damn oldtimers disease).