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: A lil radiator advice please, 1965


Zane
Jan 14th, 10, 8:39 AM
I was concerned about using an aluminum rad, but reading other posts that seems to be what most go with now.

My concern, have a 1965, had a 283, but replaced with a couple years newer vet 350.

So can I go with a 66 radiator, I read it has better flow with the inlets on opposite sides and still bolts right in without any mods.

Any thoughts?

Thx

ALUMITECH REPRODUCTIONS
Jan 14th, 10, 10:00 AM
I was concerned about using an aluminum rad, but reading other posts that seems to be what most go with now.

My concern, have a 1965, had a 283, but replaced with a couple years newer vet 350.

So can I go with a 66 radiator, I read it has better flow with the inlets on opposite sides and still bolts right in without any mods.

Any thoughts?

Thx

thats correct .. the core support mouting holes are the same from 64 to 67

use a 66/67 rad .. then you can also but a 66/67 plastic shroud if your sticking with mechanical fan
the upper hose on the driver side will give the core a better flow pattern .

if your looking for correct fit American made
check this link
auto trans http://www.chevellecooling.com/m3_view_item.html?m3:item=CHEVELLE%20%20A-66%2F67-A%20S%2FB
manual trans http://www.chevellecooling.com/m3_view_item.html?m3:item=CHEVELLE%20%20A-66%2F67-M%20S%2FB

Don

Zane
Jan 14th, 10, 1:03 PM
Good deal, thx for the input.

Are the electric fans a nice addition? Require any additional tid bits other than a temp sensor? My ride is far from original, so not going that route.

Thx for the link

Xtreme70SS396
Jan 14th, 10, 1:45 PM
What Don is NOT telling you is just how good his radiators are. Do a search on this site for "Alumitech" and you'll see tons of happy customers with well cooled engines.

ALUMITECH REPRODUCTIONS
Jan 15th, 10, 8:29 AM
Good deal, thx for the input.

Are the electric fans a nice addition? Require any additional tid bits other than a temp sensor? My ride is far from original, so not going that route.

Thx for the link

Here is a link with fan kit
comes with everything you need relays sensor .

http://www.chevellecooling.com/m3_view_item.html?m3:item=CHEVELLE%20A-66%2F67-A%20S%2FB%20-%20W%2FSPAL%20TWIN%2011%20INCH%20FAN%20KIT
Don

Zane
Jan 17th, 10, 9:25 AM
That is a sweet setup Don, thx for the link.
Sorry to say tho it is way above my budget.
Still nice to dream tho.
The reviews on your stuff are great.
I hope oneday I can have nice stuff.