Radiator recommendation for 68 Bee

Igor · Aug 5, 2017

Hey guys,

I need to change my rad. It's a 22" aluminium rad, which looks quite cheap and I believe that's the reason it doesn't cool anymore.

Do you guys have any recommendations which rad to choose now?

What about this one?
https://www.classicindustries.com/product/mb2385a.html

I don't have a fanshroud, but an additional big SPAL blower in front of the rad.

Or is this the better option? If so, which options do make sense?
https://wizardcooling.com/1966-1969-22-core-v8-mopar-applications-aluminum-radiator-1/

I recognized that the block is really rusty. Is that a big issue? Should I do something against it, before I install new cooling parts?

Another question is, if it's better to seperate trans and engine cooling?

Thanks in advance

moparnation74 · Aug 5, 2017

Is it the radiator or is the radiator gunked up from debris?

I only say that because you mentioned "rusty"....

Igor · Aug 5, 2017

Both, I believe.

I flushed the whole system nearly a thousand times, exchanged the thermostat against a new Stant 180 degree one.
Right now I'm driving without a thermostat, but no change.

I think the rad was close before. Meanwhile it started leaking.

I'd rather buy a new one, than trying to repair this one. If there is a option, of a OE looking one, even better.

moparnation74 · Aug 5, 2017

Igor said:
Both, I believe.

I flushed the whole system nearly a thousand times, exchanged the thermostat against a new Stant 180 degree one.
Right now I'm driving without a thermostat, but no change.

I think the rad was close before. Meanwhile it started leaking.

I'd rather buy a new one, than trying to repair this one. If there is a option, of a OE looking one, even better.

Put the thermostat back in.....

for OE these are the best
http://www.restorationradiators.com

I am an OE guy so I will let the non OE members chime in for aftermarket rads

65-440 · Aug 5, 2017

Check my post in the cooling section, 22 vs 26" radiator. I did a write up on the 26" ECP I installed in my 68 coronet.

moparedtn · Aug 6, 2017

Having just gone through this myself, I finally consulted the Professor.
Y'all might know him as Rick Ehrenberg. Kinda famous for being THE Mopar guru.
He flat out told me to ignore all the "3 core/4 core/gazillion core" blabber and go get a Griffin and be done with it.
He was right.
As usual.

HT413 · Aug 6, 2017

You've flushed it, but is scale / rust still present in the block? If so, a new rad won't help - the rust is hindering heat transfer and may be hindering flow in specific parts of the block.

There are descaling treatments that can be bought... though I can't recommend one as I've never used any.

Regarding radiators, a rad shop could easily fix your leaky aluminum rad. But sounds like you prefer a new one, so my vote is for a custom Mancini radiator. They're aluminum but the tanks resemble stock shape, which I think is cool.

http://www.manciniracing.com/ma22wira.html

lewtot184 · Aug 6, 2017

pretty sure the classic industries radiators are made by u.s. radiators. may be a crap shoot buying from classic. i'd have a reputable radiator shop look at what you have first before buying something else. there's probably a bunch of crud and sand in the block. the only way i know to get that stuff out is pop out the freeze plugs.

rrTor-Red · Aug 6, 2017

moparnation74 said:
Put the thermostat back in.....

for OE these are the best
http://www.restorationradiators.com

I am an OE guy so I will let the non OE members chime in for aftermarket rads

I like them as well

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