I was just wondering if anyone has/had heard of or used a race pro radiator. I'm might buy one for my jeep project (4.3L/NV4500/Atlas 4.3)

Not Really, other than they are for sale on ebaymotors and that they carry a 1 year warranty. I was thinking about going that direction for the 330 clams instead of fronting 570 for a be cool. Anybody else have any thing to say about them?:confused:

have you checked Griffin Radiators?Its what we've always had in our race cars .www.griffinrad.com

330? Good greif, I have been running Howe and Afco aluminum units in my rigs for years. I've never spent more than $140 yet. And that's for big ones keeping a Chrysler 440 cool. Open up aSpeedway catalog, they're in there for about $140 as well.

Thinking back, I probably should have mentioned I was spouting off about CJ's.

My apologies! I forgot about the change in radiators when jeep went wrangler. Afco did quote me 590 on Friday for a CJ Alum. Plumbed for Chevy and Howe quoted me 625 some time back.

twistedmetal, were you referring just to the YJ's and TJ's? Or, do you have a part # or something I could use to refer them for CJ as well? 140 is a steal.

It still might be worth checking that link I posted. I was quoting his CJ price, Wrangler could be down in the 100 range as well!

:shaking:

I too am interested in this topic. I'm looking for a radiator to put in my 454 Wrangler project. I've found them locally for 180 up, but that's not for an exact fit, ready to bolt in unit. It's a Chevy radiator set up but I have to weld on mounting tabs. So if I use one and weld brackets on it, there isn't a warranty any more because I welded to it. Catch 22 bull I guess, but you gotta do what you gotta do. Is it worth the high dollars for a direct fit?? I'm still undecided. Looking still. Thanks for putting me onto this thread Z. 48 Stude :confused:

One more thing. I bought from AFCO now RPM, a few years ago. They made a radiator for my 48 Studebaker M-16, Good quality and quick response at $485

I quess I'll flame all ya'll. Take some measurments. Compare. The cheap jobs that everyone refers to are not exactly bolt in but if you are running a Chevy motor in a jeep then those well work with coaxing. I am still undecided on my conversion rad. as of yet but was leaning towards a drop unit with a brass core. But I considered those others after looking at the price. Or just cut and drop in a non-drop in.

Originally posted by -Z-
Thinking back, I probably should have mentioned I was spouting off about CJ's.

My apologies! I forgot about the change in radiators when jeep went wrangler. Afco did quote me 590 on Friday for a CJ Alum. Plumbed for Chevy and Howe quoted me 625 some time back.

twistedmetal, were you referring just to the YJ's and TJ's? Or, do you have a part # or something I could use to refer them for CJ as well? 140 is a steal.

It still might be worth checking that link I posted. I was quoting his CJ price, Wrangler could be down in the 100 range as well!

:shaking:

Stop buying built-to-fit radiators and learn to fab a bit! THAT'S why shit costs so much! Just find one that fits in your dimensions, or alter your dimensions to fit a larger radiater, and get one with the hose inlets/outlets on the correct sides. Hell, I tubed the entire front half of my rig just to fit bigger, off-the-shelf aluminum radiators into my rigs. Good luck, just think it through, and you'll be much happier with the results.

Mine is a 91 Wrangler and the biggest you can fit, fabricating your own mounts (WITHOUT CUTTING INTO THE HEADLIGHT BUCKETS) is 26x19 and that's with 4" of body lift and 1/2 clearance of the power steering line at the bottom of the radiator. Close fit, too close probably. That's what I'm leaning toward. A local shop will get honors for welding. I hope the cost matches the workmanship. Now I'm looking around for the best quality of radiator and a good price as well. Where would that be??

I do have to agree with you about measuring and finding an off the shelf alum. Summit and jegs have a line of alum.'s that are pretty cheap. Might find one for a wrangler plummed for a chevy or close. Measure the core and the full dimensions and call 'em.

Hey twisted, thanks for the shot. Learn to fab a bit? Thats what this forum is about right?

As for Fab a bit. I drive an 81 CJ-7 Spung to 8.5 on 74 IH 44's with 4:56's backin Detroit Electrac's Pushed by a 350 from a 90 Blazer (custom wired to the dash idnicators I might add) TBI with 700R4 Tranny mated to a Dana 300 with custom Pitman arms, Brackets and Driveshafts. And it's a daily driver. :flipoff2: Whats in your wallet?

I just did a griffin 26-19 from summit under $200 to the door.Welded some mounts to the tank done.Oh ya its keeps my 6.0 vortec cool no problem!

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Nice job baddbilt.

$169 on ebay, 2 dudes sell the same ones same price,all sizes and inlet styles,2 1in tubes,all welded,bligity bling, and making mounting brackets took no effort.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=1697641

this one is a 19x22 and a Taurus/Lincoln electric fan fits like it was made for it. only problem was the lower outlet is at an angle but i used a stainless steel radiator hose and had no problem fitting it. minor annoyance for a great price for a welded radiator ( no epoxy like a bunch out there)

You are going to have to fabricate if you want to save money....
Ron Davis is the shiat!

Originally posted by 72Bronco
You are going to have to fabricate if you want to save money....
Ron Davis is the shiat!


I just called Ron Davis about building a custom radiator for my rock buggy. Because I am leaning the radiator back so far, and cooling such a beast of an engine without a huge radiator we had to do some special things to accomodate that (angled ports, and double pass). I actually got to talk to Ron himself, who was awesome to deal with; very helpful and informative. No a radiator that has a lot of little custom details with it is not *CHEAP* but they are giving me a great deal on , IMO ,what is the highest quality radiator out there.

If looking for a sick radiator check outRon Davis (http://www.rondavisradiators.com/Welcome.htm) .


Sean

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=search.asp&type=bykeyword&searchtype=both&part=griffin+radiator

I forget, when they say "Chevy" where are the in / outs?

I know that "Ford" are top pass, bottom driver, which is compatible with some jeeps...

Originally posted by -Z-
I do have to agree with you about measuring and finding an off the shelf alum. Summit and jegs have a line of alum.'s that are pretty cheap. Might find one for a wrangler plummed for a chevy or close. Measure the core and the full dimensions and call 'em.

Hey twisted, thanks for the shot. Learn to fab a bit? Thats what this forum is about right?

As for Fab a bit. I drive an 81 CJ-7 Spung to 8.5 on 74 IH 44's with 4:56's backin Detroit Electrac's Pushed by a 350 from a 90 Blazer (custom wired to the dash idnicators I might add) TBI with 700R4 Tranny mated to a Dana 300 with custom Pitman arms, Brackets and Driveshafts. And it's a daily driver. :flipoff2: Whats in your wallet?


My wallet? SEARCH, baby Newb, SEARCH. Try.....SIDEKICK in the Zuk section....
Oh, hell, here's a shot of it with the aluminum in place. See what I had to do to fit it????