68 Dart Radiator Confusion

[Jizgrey]

Hi, My first post here. I need to replace the radiator in my '68 Dart with a 225 engine. The Mopar sites I've found list the replacement radiator size as a 1.25 in. core depth and 18 5/8 in core width but mine is definitely 3.5 inches depth and 19.25 inches width. The part number on mine is 2898023. Here's an example of of a Mopar replacement
More Information for APDI/PRO 8010354

Is the 1.5 inch ok? Any hints on what to do?

 

[CudaJunction]

The 1.5 is the core thickness not the width of the top tank.

 

[TrailBeast]

Hi, My first post here. I need to replace the radiator in my '68 Dart with a 225 engine. The Mopar sites I've found list the replacement radiator size as a 1.25 in. core depth and 18 5/8 in core width but mine is definitely 3.5 inches depth and 19.25 inches width. The part number on mine is 2898023. Here's an example of of a Mopar replacement
More Information for APDI/PRO 8010354

Is the 1.5 inch ok? Any hints on what to do?

If I were you I would replace the radiator with another radiator and not with a 225 engine.

Core depth should be fine for a /6.

 

[barracudakid]

i have a good factory radiator

 

[CudaJunction]

So do we but west coast no rust issues.

 

[Jizgrey]

Thanks for your help on this. I ordered a new radiator and I think it fits. I'll see tomorrow when I try.