Daimyo68
New Member
First some info:
1923 T-Bucket Roadster
Chevy 350, .030 over
Mild Cam
Timing at 10btdc
4 core Brass radiator (core dimensions of 19.5w X 14.5h X 4.25d)
T400 trans with separate trans cooler
Engine always ran warm at 220-230f
I'm going to be removing the current Brass Radiator (4 core), and replacing it with an Aluminum Radiator and I would like some opinions on going 3 core, or 4 core.
The brass radiator has leaks, some of which I was able to repair myself, but after 18+ years of service its time to put a new one in, so I decided to go Aluminum.
I would also like to install a 16" electric fan and remove the flex fan. The issue I am facing here is space. As it sits right now, I have 2.5 inches between the cores and the water pump pulley. I can move the rad about an inch forward if needed (with some work making mounts, relocating brake lines, etc, which is no problem to do), but would prefer not to if I can. I may get some added room by using a 3 row instead of the 4 row.
So I have these questions
1 - 3 row vs 4 row? I would rather have more cooling capacity, but the 4 row will mean more work for an electric fan. Again, not a huge issue, but would rather avoid the extra work/fabrication if possible.
2. Width dimensions.... My mounting brackets have a total width of 24 inches, with core width being 20 inches. Almost all of the radiators I'm seeing are 22.5 inches total width, with a core of 18.5 inches wide. Shouldn't be an issue, but I'm assuming something changed over the years? I should be fine, since most of the aluminum rads have taller dimensions. I'd be picking up surface area actually if going with a 4 row.
Looking forward to responses,
Thanks
1923 T-Bucket Roadster
Chevy 350, .030 over
Mild Cam
Timing at 10btdc
4 core Brass radiator (core dimensions of 19.5w X 14.5h X 4.25d)
T400 trans with separate trans cooler
Engine always ran warm at 220-230f
I'm going to be removing the current Brass Radiator (4 core), and replacing it with an Aluminum Radiator and I would like some opinions on going 3 core, or 4 core.
The brass radiator has leaks, some of which I was able to repair myself, but after 18+ years of service its time to put a new one in, so I decided to go Aluminum.
I would also like to install a 16" electric fan and remove the flex fan. The issue I am facing here is space. As it sits right now, I have 2.5 inches between the cores and the water pump pulley. I can move the rad about an inch forward if needed (with some work making mounts, relocating brake lines, etc, which is no problem to do), but would prefer not to if I can. I may get some added room by using a 3 row instead of the 4 row.
So I have these questions
1 - 3 row vs 4 row? I would rather have more cooling capacity, but the 4 row will mean more work for an electric fan. Again, not a huge issue, but would rather avoid the extra work/fabrication if possible.
2. Width dimensions.... My mounting brackets have a total width of 24 inches, with core width being 20 inches. Almost all of the radiators I'm seeing are 22.5 inches total width, with a core of 18.5 inches wide. Shouldn't be an issue, but I'm assuming something changed over the years? I should be fine, since most of the aluminum rads have taller dimensions. I'd be picking up surface area actually if going with a 4 row.
Looking forward to responses,
Thanks