Did the stock big block cars overheat? I don't think they even had shrouds on them. If you use a good radiator and a belt driven fan with a shroud you should be okay. If you are hot rodding the car then you might need to widen the core support and go with a bigger radiator from a B body or C body. For a street car you want to use a belt driven water pump with a big engine driven clutch fan. Hooking up a modern coolant recovery bottle is also a good idea.Any suggestions on a radiator for a Bigblock A body to keep it cool even in slow traffic? Limited budget to experiment...
I run a 180 T stat. I run 180-185 when moving, in traffic 190-195 and then drops back down once i start moving.
Anyone who runs a 160 stat is not doing their engine any good, that stat will never close, it just stays open and becomes a restriction to flow.
heck , that happens here in okla.To further talk about the heat in Florida, my mechanical water temp. gauge was reading before I started the car.
To further talk about the heat in Florida, my mechanical water temp. gauge was reading before I started the car.
heck , that happens here in okla.
I went to the parts store and picked up a rad for a 74 dodge 1 ton dually. It dropped right into my 71 demon. Used a shroud that I got from the local chrysler dealer from the restoration parts book. Regular old clutch fan and the car never goes above 180. Dosn`t matter what the day or temp is outside. Been this way for 4 years now. Most parts stores that sell rads with have pics and dimensions or the rads in the back of the application book. Do the measurements that you require and pick a good 3 core that fits your requirements. Easy-Peasy.Any suggestions on a radiator for a Bigblock A body to keep it cool even in slow traffic? Limited budget to experiment...
67 cuda, should be the same engine compartment. Thanks.I went to the parts store and picked up a rad for a 74 dodge 1 ton dually. It dropped right into my 71 demon. Used a shroud that I got from the local chrysler dealer from the restoration parts book. Regular old clutch fan and the car never goes above 180. Dosn`t matter what the day or temp is outside. Been this way for 4 years now. Most parts stores that sell rads with have pics and dimensions or the rads in the back of the application book. Do the measurements that you require and pick a good 3 core that fits your requirements. Easy-Peasy.