Meep-Meep 12-03-2011, 11:05 PM I recently found out I don't have the correct radiator for my Road Runner - the RR I have owned for 30 yrs. It's always been the 26", and I assumed it was the original, but someone came by and pointed out it's a 66 Rad. I did some research and found two possibilities. An 047 and 048. The 048 is said to be for a HEMI and the 047 is 383 / 440. My car is a perf axle package car with A/T and a 383. Can I use the 047 and still be correct? What is the difference between the 047 and 048? I'm hoping I don't have to pay HEMI money for a radiator in a 383 car. Thanks.
detmatt1 12-04-2011, 04:44 AM Here you go Meeps, straight from ma Mopar! Ok, maybe not file is to big, so check your email buddy.
Meep-Meep 12-04-2011, 10:41 PM :hello2: Exactly what I needed. Thanks! Now it looks like I get to pay HEMI prices for my radiator :argue:
MoparBill 12-05-2011, 02:29 AM If you find a decent source, please let me know!
terzmo 12-05-2011, 07:38 AM 68 RR didn't have 440 option. SAo if correct is the way...383 rad..not hemi
V-Code 12-05-2011, 09:15 AM would not the hemi rad be a 4 core whereas the the standard a 3 core?
Meep-Meep 12-05-2011, 09:55 AM would not the hemi rad be a 4 core whereas the the standard a 3 core?
I'm pretty sure Chrysler never made a 4 core. The one I have (066 I think) is a 3 core and so is another 26" I have.
Meep-Meep 12-05-2011, 10:01 AM 68 RR didn't have 440 option. SAo if correct is the way...383 rad..not hemi
True, but the description for the 047 rad says 383/440 and from Matt's list I found out the 047 is A/C only where the 048 is non A/C but covers the HEMI and anything else requiring more cooling. There is another rad for high altitude but my car was built in LA and sold at Prince Chrysler Plymouth in Inglewood so the high altitude probably wouldn't apply.
moparstuart 12-05-2011, 10:44 AM :):)just call up glen ray and get your self a new one very nice and only cost you a years salary:):):):)
Meep-Meep 12-05-2011, 11:00 PM :):)just call up glen ray and get your self a new one very nice and only cost you a years salary:):):):)
I'll be getting right on that :icon_hang:
696pack 12-05-2011, 11:08 PM I recently found out I don't have the correct radiator for my Road Runner - the RR I have owned for 30 yrs. It's always been the 26", and I assumed it was the original, but someone came by and pointed out it's a 66 Rad. I did some research and found two possibilities. An 047 and 048. The 048 is said to be for a HEMI and the 047 is 383 / 440. My car is a perf axle package car with A/T and a 383. Can I use the 047 and still be correct? What is the difference between the 047 and 048? I'm hoping I don't have to pay HEMI money for a radiator in a 383 car. Thanks.
There are two ways to look at this radiator. it is a 383 rad. It is a Hemi rad.
The BIG difference is that it was used in a LOT of 383s. Whereas a Hemi in say a 1969 car only shared its radiator (054) with a few other cars such as R/Ts, GTXs and 440 six pack cars. There are a lot more 048s out there than 054s.
The radiator required for your car is not as valuable as the 69s. You should be able to find a good used (as in not needing recore) for $500. anyting more and a buyer may as well be a brand new repo for $1200.
Meep-Meep 12-05-2011, 11:15 PM There are two ways to look at this radiator. it is a 383 rad. It is a Hemi rad.
The BIG difference is that it was used in a LOT of 383s. Whereas a Hemi in say a 1969 car only shared its radiator (054) with a few other cars such as R/Ts, GTXs and 440 six pack cars. There are a lot more 048s out there than 054s.
The radiator required for your car is not as valuable as the 69s. You should be able to find a good used (as in not needing recore) for $500. anyting more and a buyer may as well be a brand new repo for $1200.
That's good to know!
detmatt1 12-06-2011, 04:02 AM I agree with 696pack on the values of these pieces and hopefully the availability. As far as the value of the 047, my guess would be $300 in the condition talked about.
Meep-Meep 12-06-2011, 09:28 PM OK, I spoke to the guy with the 047 today and he's thinking about $400.00 if it's useable. And he puts the 048 at $800.00 but doesn't have one. I think I will keep trying for the 048 since I already have the wrong but functional 26". Also I'm pretty sure the 048 is 68 only. The 66 rad is a 948 according to the chart.
Meep-Meep 12-06-2011, 09:29 PM Can I rename this thread "everything you wanted to know about radiators but were afraid to ask"? OK, just kidding. Lots of good info here.
detmatt1 12-07-2011, 07:02 AM You can call it anything you want Meeps, you started it!
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