318 To 440 Swap Radiator Help

coon1979 · Aug 23, 2014

Hey guys, I was hoping for some advice on my 318 to 440 swap in my 1969 Satellite. The 440 is a 74 block if it matters. I am also keeping it automatic. I read through some posts and couldn't find an answer. Can I use my 318 radiator with the 440 or am I better off with a new larger radiator. I am also confused about getting a radiator with proper hose locations. Thanks for the help.

67 coronet · Aug 23, 2014

take a look at champion radiators .com.shows many diff options with inlet and outlet size,which side they are on,and core sizes.prices are great as well.

Mogre · Aug 23, 2014

I used my original 318 rad but had it triple cored. The '68 440 inlet and outlet matched ok. Also I installed a shroud with a 180 stat and the car runs cool and looks original.

coon1979 · Aug 29, 2014

Thank you telling me about this sight. Looks like some good prices and nice radiators.

67Satty · Aug 29, 2014

Did your car come with A/C? If so, it probably is already a three core. I used the original radiator that came with my 318 car, I just had the radiator shop move the inlet to match how it would've been on a big block when they redid it. I think the only other difference is that the outlet is a little smaller diameter on the bottom hose. So I had to use a flex hose for the bottom hose to have a hose that is two different diameters on each end.

RedHot67 · Aug 30, 2014

I wouldnt buy a champion radiator they are crap.
Try to find a oem BB radiator and make sure you can install a fan shroud, you`ll need it with the 440!

coon1979 · Sep 5, 2014

Thank you guys for all of the input. I think I will check about having my radiator re-cored to a 3 row and have outlets changed if needed. The car did not come with A/C. It is in nice shape and seems to be working fine with my 318.

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The main thing that made me wonder about the radiator is that it already looks small for the 318 and I thought there was not much chance it would cool a 440. I think it is original but not sure. It looks to be about 2 inches thick by 19 inches wide by 22 inches tall.

67Satty · Sep 5, 2014

The ones they put in 318 AC cars (at least mine anyway) were 26" wide and three core same as a big block - only difference being the bottom hose outlet is a little smaller diameter (but not enough to make a difference in cooling I've found). So yeah, yours is probably a 22" wide one and might not cut the mustard for a 440.

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