Radiator upgrade
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I have this one from Rock Auto in my 79 Monte Carlo. Just had to open up the rubber saddle on the Driver side due to the copper brass it replaced was a single row with a narrow tank. Otherwise direct fit.
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I bought the "Direct Fit" G-body Radiator from Cold Case, I'm currently running the stock Shroud but it took some work to get it to fit. The nipple for the overflow tank is also about 1/2 the diameter it needs to be. I think that's going to be a problem with all of them though.
I shelled out the extra coin for Cold Case based on their claimed "Direct fit" which it's not really; and if I had to make the choice over again I'd probably go with an ECP for far less $$$ https://speedcooling.com/product/1970-1981-chevrolet-camaro-radiator-large/ The ECP is a 2 core that will cool better than the 3 row champion because of the 1" tubes vs Champion's .75".
www.championradiators.com
I shelled out the extra coin for Cold Case based on their claimed "Direct fit" which it's not really; and if I had to make the choice over again I'd probably go with an ECP for far less $$$ https://speedcooling.com/product/1970-1981-chevrolet-camaro-radiator-large/ The ECP is a 2 core that will cool better than the 3 row champion because of the 1" tubes vs Champion's .75".
(78-87) Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-row Champion Radiators
www.championradiators.com
Thanks for that input. So far based on what I’m seeing I’m not impressed with Cold Case.I bought the "Direct Fit" G-body Radiator from Cold Case, I'm currently running the stock Shroud but it took some work to get it to fit. The nipple for the overflow tank is also about 1/2 the diameter it needs to be. I think that's going to be a problem with all of them though.
I shelled out the extra coin for Cold Case based on their claimed "Direct fit" which it's not really; and if I had to make the choice over again I'd probably go with an ECP for far less $$$ https://speedcooling.com/product/1970-1981-chevrolet-camaro-radiator-large/ The ECP is a 2 core that will cool better than the 3 row champion because of the 1" tubes vs Champion's .75".
(78-87) Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-row Champion Radiators
And if you decide to put a correct size nipple on expect to drill out the old one after it breaks off then tap it for the right size. I'll suggest to drill it out to the next size up on the pipe thread.I bought the "Direct Fit" G-body Radiator from Cold Case, I'm currently running the stock Shroud but it took some work to get it to fit. The nipple for the overflow tank is also about 1/2 the diameter it needs to be. I think that's going to be a problem with all of them though.
I shelled out the extra coin for Cold Case based on their claimed "Direct fit" which it's not really; and if I had to make the choice over again I'd probably go with an ECP for far less $$$ https://speedcooling.com/product/1970-1981-chevrolet-camaro-radiator-large/ The ECP is a 2 core that will cool better than the 3 row champion because of the 1" tubes vs Champion's .75".
(78-87) Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2-row Champion Radiators
Here's the cheap guy's answer. I ran a new, bottom of the barrel, $85 from Advanced Auto with Speed Perks and coupon codes for a year. Worked great cruising and normal around town driving. At the track on the big end it didn't cut it - ot would go from 215 to low 240's. So I put in a CC162 and now I never see 225. Running 1/8th's it stay in the 210-220 range. Much better and quicker cooling on the return road as well.
I'd tell you to use a stock replacement that fits easily until you're making over 500hp and racing.
I'd tell you to use a stock replacement that fits easily until you're making over 500hp and racing.
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