Radiator Recommendation

dpixel · Sunday at 1:09 AM

Anyone have a replacement radiator recommendation for a 1972 Dodge Charger 5.2l 318 w/auto trans and ac. I believe it's a 26".
I'm looking for a direct fit (mounting holes, hoses, fan shroud, trans lines, etc). I'm looking at a Summit at the moment. It's a daily driver in the nice weather. Nothing fancy. I guess I'm looking for decent quality at a decent price.
Sure, I would like a copper reproduction that would last another 50+ years...lol, but the prices are too high for those.

Kern Dog · Sunday at 2:32 AM

Speed Cooling. AKA ECP Radiators makes aluminum 2 row units that are cheap and do a great job. I have them in both of my Chargers.

It bolts right in and the stock 26" shroud fits.

2 years ago, they were right at $300 shipped.

j-c-c-62 · Sunday at 8:06 AM

Champion in Ca seems to have best price point with suitable quality that I have found.

gtxdana · Sunday at 9:47 AM

Many people rave about the Auto City Classics radiators for under $300.

dpixel · Monday at 9:10 PM

I've never heard of any of these. These are all fantastic options and just what I was looking for. Thanks guys. :thumbsup:

Mopar Hunter · Monday at 9:22 PM

gtxdana said:
Many people rave about the Auto City Classics radiators for under $300.

I heard that too, they’re big sellers on eBay.

dpixel · 2025-09-02T00:48:26-0500

Will the factory shroud fit the Auto City Classic 26"? And what about the plastic drain plug? Does that hold up?

T2R9 · 2025-09-02T06:11:04-0500

dpixel said:
Will the factory shroud fit the Auto City Classic 26"? And what about the plastic drain plug? Does that hold up?

Yes the shroud will mount right up. I had to trim the bottom holes on the radiator mounts a little but minor. I was able to swap the drain out to a regular brass one.

threewood · 2025-09-02T08:22:39-0500

dpixel said:
Will the factory shroud fit the Auto City Classic 26"? And what about the plastic drain plug? Does that hold up?

Yes, the mount holes need to be enlarged for a sheet metal nut to work though. As far as the drain plug goes, I only have a brass plug in mine currently as the peacock valve I was using broke.

Bird 426 · 2025-09-02T11:01:23-0500

Does the OP have the 4 bolt or 5 bolt shroud?

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