So, I'm in need of a radiator. Or, well, I think I really ought to be, so I wanted to share my research. After putting a new water pump on (basically no remaining gasket btw) I noticed that there were some wet looking spots on the elderly radiator as well as a spot someone in the prior 45 years pushed a 4" long bead of jb weld where the core and tank met on one side.
I thought I'd try to make a list in one place of what the various radiator manufacturers out there were and their general specs. Maybe y'all can post experiences with general manufacturers as well.
*disclaimers - due to all the sizes, car lines, and specs, this info was true for the application I've been looking at. It may vary. Also note that some companies claim to be 'designed' or 'engineered' in the usa, but, don't say they were MADE here... and if they were, they'd say it. So I went with where it appeared they were assembled/made.
Made in the USA:
Summit:
* copper/brass or all-aluminum available - SOME copper/brass are NOT USA
* alum 2 core uses .750 inch tube
U.S. Radiator:
* brass/copper or all-aluminum available
* alum 2 core uses 1.000 inch tube
DeWitts:
* All-aluminum construction
* choice of 1.250" or 1.000" tube on 2 core
Griffin
* all-aluminum construction
* 1.250" tube on 2 core model
Be Cool
* all aluminum
* 1.000" tube in 2 row core
Made in Canada:
Spectra Premium (some applications):
* copper/brass or plastic/alum available
* plastic/alum can be single row
NAPA
* rumored to be rebranded Spectra
Made in Mexico:
**Summit**
* SOME sizes of copper brass were labelled made in Mexico instead of USA in summit comments
Made in Taiwan:
Cold Case
*all aluminum
*1.250" tube in 2 row core
Made in china: (free corona virus with every purchase?)
Champion
* All-aluminum construction
* .750 inch tube in 2 row core
American Eagle (by Champion)
* All-aluminum construction
* 1.000 inch tube in 2 row core
Carquest/ToughOne/Ready rad
*plastic/alum
Frostbite (Holley)
* all aluminum
* .750 tube in 2 row core
OSC Automotive
* plastic/aluminum
* can be single row
Mishimoto
* all aluminum
Unlisted, but rumored to be chinese/asian:
Engineered cooling products/speed cooling
* all aluminum
Unknown:
Restoparts (OPGI)
* copper/brass available
I thought I'd try to make a list in one place of what the various radiator manufacturers out there were and their general specs. Maybe y'all can post experiences with general manufacturers as well.
*disclaimers - due to all the sizes, car lines, and specs, this info was true for the application I've been looking at. It may vary. Also note that some companies claim to be 'designed' or 'engineered' in the usa, but, don't say they were MADE here... and if they were, they'd say it. So I went with where it appeared they were assembled/made.
Add to that with aluminum rads not all are "direct" direct fit even being listed for that application, may require mods to the mount cushions and/or shroud.
Made in the USA:
Summit:
* copper/brass or all-aluminum available - SOME copper/brass are NOT USA
* alum 2 core uses .750 inch tube
U.S. Radiator:
* brass/copper or all-aluminum available
* alum 2 core uses 1.000 inch tube
DeWitts:
* All-aluminum construction
* choice of 1.250" or 1.000" tube on 2 core
Griffin
* all-aluminum construction
* 1.250" tube on 2 core model
Be Cool
* all aluminum
* 1.000" tube in 2 row core
These guys are in Western New York. My brother used them for the aluminum radiator in his 74 Monte Carlo. I believe they are 100% USA made including the core.
Wizard Cooling Performance Radiators and Brushless Fans
High end, custom, tailored cooling solutions for the performance automotive enthusiast. Design and made in the USA. All aluminum construction.wizardcooling.com
Made in Canada:
Spectra Premium (some applications):
* copper/brass or plastic/alum available
* plastic/alum can be single row
NAPA
* rumored to be rebranded Spectra
Made in Mexico:
**Summit**
* SOME sizes of copper brass were labelled made in Mexico instead of USA in summit comments
Made in Taiwan:
Cold Case
*all aluminum
*1.250" tube in 2 row core
Made in china: (free corona virus with every purchase?)
Champion
* All-aluminum construction
* .750 inch tube in 2 row core
American Eagle (by Champion)
* All-aluminum construction
* 1.000 inch tube in 2 row core
Carquest/ToughOne/Ready rad
*plastic/alum
Frostbite (Holley)
* all aluminum
* .750 tube in 2 row core
OSC Automotive
* plastic/aluminum
* can be single row
Mishimoto
* all aluminum
Unlisted, but rumored to be chinese/asian:
Engineered cooling products/speed cooling
* all aluminum
Unknown:
Restoparts (OPGI)
* copper/brass available
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