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norcalnova
Apr 9th, 09, 05:42 PM
I have a 73 nova with a 4 speed and a mild 350 and looking for a good aluminum radiator
.
Any good suggestions on a 3 0r 4 core?
NcN:beers:

SHIFTY4
Apr 9th, 09, 05:51 PM
are you looking for a universal style or a direct fit style radiator ?

i have a universal style "Summit 380325" aluminum radiator in my '64 and i'm very pleased with it... but as i stated, it's a universal style.

can you narrow down what you'd like to use and maybe we can be of further assistance to ya. ;)


JR

Musclerodz
Apr 10th, 09, 01:36 AM
I have a 73 nova with a 4 speed and a mild 350 and looking for a good aluminum radiator
.
Any good suggestions on a 3 0r 4 core?
NcN:beers:We sell PRC which have bolt in radiators starting at $399. Let us know if we can help

Big Dave
Apr 10th, 09, 03:10 AM
A Universal doesn't have the required side mounting brackets. That can easily be fixed if you are an experienced TIG welder and have a small hand operated brake in your shop to form the brackets and well them on. For the difference in price between a bolt in and a Universal you might consider buying the brake as you would about break even. That would still leave you having to be a good welder with a TIG welder and a bottle of Argon or CO2 (I prefer Argon) in your garage. One other quirk with a Universal radiator is the bottom hose exits at a 45 degree bend to port.

Big Dave

Novaz
Apr 10th, 09, 01:06 PM
I used the universal radiator on my strip only 72 made a new radiator support out of some scrap alum angle and used the low temp Alum welding rods with MAPP GAS and it Turned out really well.
Good Luck

norcalnova
Apr 10th, 09, 10:07 PM
I would like to keep the stock configuration and go with 3 or 4 core

brian oneil
Apr 10th, 09, 10:09 PM
there are numerous company's out there that make a direct bolt in 3 or 4 core radiators. You can also have them custom made :thumbsup:

norcalnova
Apr 10th, 09, 11:17 PM
Thank's
This team of people here are awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NcN

jackb
Apr 22nd, 09, 04:34 PM
i got a direct replacement from advance . it is 3 core for $169.
only thing i didnt like was had plastic tanks . it is a prolance radiator.