Year 1 reproduction radiators

[cuda1967]

year one offers a-body 3 core big block m/t radiators. Any experiences of these, or even some pics to share.

 

[tedsweet]

generic replacements that dont look correct

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Have you seen one in person? I did read that these were coming out as a restoration part with correct tanks and stampings.

 

[wish4hemi]

I've had one in my car for about 5 years now and I would not recommend it. The paint chipped off within 2 weeks, it's crazy heavy, and the side caps came undone from the top about a year ago. It does a decent job of cooling, but there are a lot better, lighter radiators out there for the same price or less.

 

[danmc77]

I have a YO repro radiator in my 68 Charger - as Wish4hemi said, the paint chipped off right away and looked terrible - I just took it out last summer to strip and repaint. No stamp markings, but I got mine 10 years ago - they may have the right stampings now. Other than that, I think they look identical to an original.

In terms of performance, it does the job - no complaints.

 

[tedsweet]

THOSE are not what YO sells, i have heard the correct ones cost close to 1000 bucks.

Have you seen one in person? I did read that these were coming out as a restoration part with correct tanks and stampings.

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Thanks. I had seen the correct ones were coming out. I wasn't sure what YO was offering.

$1000 for a correct reproduction radiator is a bit high in my book.

 

[EL5DEMON340]

The repops are by Glen-ray around 1K, I have a 68 BB, M/T radiator if your interested, its for a b-body 383/440 but should look a lot better than aftermarket. # 043

 

[cuda1967]

well, mailed year 1 and those radiators dont have stampings but otherwise should look correct.

Is there other repro radiators outhere....maybe little cheaper than year one

 

[1968FormulaS340]

Do you have your stock one? You could have it rebuilt.

 

[cuda1967]

Do you have your stock one? You could have it rebuilt.

yes I have, but it´s 273 cid radiator, and I´m building 440 cid (about +500 horsepower)....

maybe I´ll try to find used 22" radiator and rebuilt it, but those dont fall from heaven here (FINLAND) 8), or buy an aluminum one and paint it black