Radiators -- Champion or AutoZone

[harvenator]

Anyone out there use a Champion or AutoZone radiator for a '65 Barracuda V-8, manual trans? If so -- please post pics and part numners.

 

[yellow68runner]

I tried advance ,auto zone and even car quest when I was lookin for a rad for my 66 Val. they all told me they couldn't get a rad for anything earlier than 67 ???? So I had mine re-cored at considerable expense 8)

 

[65Vart]

I have a V8 rad (22") out of a 68 Dart in my 65 Dart, fit perfect. Drilled two extra mounting holes.

 

[BillGrissom]

When I tried Autozone soon after buying my 65 Dart 273, I found I could only get a later radiator ('71+?), with lower hose on the passenger's side, and it cost $200 for copper.

I don't recommend because this mandated a change to the aluminum water pump, and still collecting a power steering pump, brackets and pulleys to make that work.

Since then I see 22" Dart aluminum radiators on ebay w/ driver's lower tube. Cost is ~$130 for 2 core or $200 for 3 core. It looks like they would bolt up. I also got a used 22" copper radiator (from B body?), w/ pass. lower hose. It doesn't quite fit because the mounting holes (as 65Vart) and seems a bit too tall, though perhaps my bottom frame is pushed up a little in the middle.

 

[Darter6]

You will find that all the chain stores will carry the small tank size ( I think they started in 73/74) I put one in my 63 from a 80 Aspen. Had to knoch the driver side mounting bracket a little on the rad and make 4 small plate brackets to use the existing bolt holes in the rad support and replacement rad. It does look taller but measured out to be about 3/4 "more. Checked with clay and had plenty of hood clearance with the cap on. Cost was around $175.00

 

[harvenator]

I tried a later model rediator and it was too tall for me to close the hood. Waiting for a local shop to let me know if what I have can be cut down or recored. The Champion rads look good but I've heard that aluminum has a tendency to have a 'come a part' where the tubes go into the header and is not repairable.
I might be willing to try one if I could find someone who has one that fit and has a part #.

 

[jrsbmws]

Have 68 dart 22'' if interested

 

[jefflock]

I bought a Champion off ebay and it went right in my 69 dart. I did have to make 1 slot deeper on the passengerside bottom.

 

[SRT_DSTRHOLC]

I have a Champ and it comes with dual 12in fans!

 

[seabee]

Here's the champion catalog with pics. http://championcooling.com/Catalog Online/CHAMPION.CATALOG.htm I ordered one a few months ago and it seemed like everyone was out of stock for the 22" model with the center/driver upper hose and passenger return, part number EC1635. The picture looks like the filler neck is recessed but it actually wasn't. I had to cut a notch to make it fit.

Besides all that, it has worked really well. Here's a thread with pics of the rad and install: http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=109575

 

[franktiregod]

If you want to try a parts store, I would recommend NAPA. They carry a larger selection for older cars than the others. However, I dont think they will have it. But it is worth a shot.

I plan to have mine recored because my tanks are in excellent condition.

 

[cavemanmoron]

bumpo

 

[ValiantRacing]

Champion radiator! i just broke in my cam on a 100 degree day never got over 160

 

[rickstershemi]

Champion 4-core here.....keeps the new 408 @ 180* with a 180* stat on my run-in stand with no shroud of additional fans blowing in 95* weather :glasses7:

Rickster

 

[68er]

I purchased a 3 core 22" Aluminum rad. Its a Champion Aluminum Rad too.

I also purchased a crome overflow aswell.. The Rad came with a 16" electric fan minus the modual.

Only had to dremel the lower slot a bit more to bolt in ..

Im happy with my decision.

 

[my66fish7]

Does anyone know where I can get a 22 1/2" tall radiator for my 66 Cuda? Inlet and Outlet are both on drivers side. Champion and the others list one that is 23 3/4" tall but I don't believe it will fit without cutting my lower panel which I don't want to do? Would anyone know where to buy a copper radiator if the aluminum is not available. Thanks to all for any responses.

 

[ValiantRacing]

Here you go Bear

 

[bearwolf64]

65Vsignet

What part did you use?

Bear

 

[ValiantRacing]

Champion 22 inch 3 core You just have to set up the radiator so it about 1 inch or so above the the bottom of the support.