Radiator Question - Champion

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AircoolerKirk said:
Looking at this for my '66:

Valiant Radiator (65-66) Slant 6


Those of you that have bought and used it, is it a direct fit or are there any modifications needed? Thanks!
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I believe that is the radiator I used 5 years ago, but I'm not 100% positive. The only modification was that I needed to drill new mounting holes. It has worked great, I've put about 8K miles on the engine since then with no radiator issues.
 
57dodged100 said:
I believe that is the radiator I used 5 years ago, but I'm not 100% positive. The only modification was that I needed to drill new mounting holes. It has worked great, I've put about 8K miles on the engine since then with no radiator issues.
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Good to know. The factory one holds water currently, but there is clear evidence of leakage in the past. I think I may just spring for it.
 
I put a Champion radiator in my '64 wagon about a year ago. There were some fitment issues. I posted pics in this thread. Other than that, I'm happy with it, dead steady 195° all the time, even with it floored for 20 minutes straight climbing the Grapevine!
 
I used a radiator for the V8 and then bent a coat hanger to the shape needed for the upper hose, took it to auto parts store to match it
 
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