Rad for Duster /6 to 340 swap

[b-body-bob]

I've been told that an 82 truck radiator will work in a duster, if you drill a couple of new holes. Can anyone here confirm that, before I go buy a rad I can't use?

 

[EvilScamp]

Do you know anyone with an 80's 318 truck?
There all the same ubtil they went to the new body style.
The reason i ask is maybe you can just take some measurements of the radiator and measurements of your Duster before you buy one.

I never used a truck radiator in a car but this is what i would do if you can't find anyone to confirm your question.

 

[Mopardude]

I've been told that an 82 truck radiator will work in a duster, if you drill a couple of new holes. Can anyone here confirm that, before I go buy a rad I can't use?

If you are talking about a 26" radiator yes it will fit with some modifications. I have seen it done. You will have to notch the mounting flanges at the bottoms to fit down between the sub-frame rails. I have 26 " radiator in my A-body also but it is from Radiators.com and it came notched out allready. You will need to drill new mounting holes also.

If you you need a Fan shroud for that radiator you can still order them from a dealer. You have to ask for one for a 73 Charger. For some crazy reason that is the only year and car they can order one for.

 

[b-body-bob]

'73 Charger shroud, eh? I'll pass that on to the guy that told me about the truck rads.

I did a little more research, and was able to order a replacement 340 rad for the car. It cost more, but it doesn't have to be adapted to fit. Gonna be harder to find a shroud for it though.