Looking for any sources of a three row, 28 inch radiator. Prefer copper but very pricey. Aluminum will work. Went to Glen-Ray and really like to buy the original one from him just having a tuff time with the $1300 cost. Any suggestions?
28 inch max cool radiator Radiator for '73 440 Charger
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BMosely
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I have a write up coming on this subject but I need it to get hot enough in GA to confirm my findings. Short summary, I started with a 26” 3 row Champion and it worked fine except in dead summer sitting in traffic. It would start creeping and eventually get to an uncomfortable temp. 220*~230*. Added a couple of electric pushers that did not solve the issue. I went to the 2 row 1.25” Wizard aluminum and appear to be resolved but again, I need some real heat to confirm.
$300 vs $900 was hard to stomach but sometimes the right answer costs money.
Mild build 440, mechanical clutch fan with shroud, 5 speed, 2 pusher electrical fans, flow cooler water pump, running 50/50 antifreeze. 68 Coronet.
$300 vs $900 was hard to stomach but sometimes the right answer costs money.
Mild build 440, mechanical clutch fan with shroud, 5 speed, 2 pusher electrical fans, flow cooler water pump, running 50/50 antifreeze. 68 Coronet.
Bite the bullet, and go with Glen-Ray. One & Done, and it will fit & work without any hassle's...
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I have been using a Champion 3 row 28" radiator for a few years now. I am in Phoenix, so it gets hot. The Champion keeps the engine cool with the AC on in the extreme heat of the summer. I am very impressed by the Champion given it's very affordable price point. I would use Champion again.
Texas charger 73
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I too went with a Champion from Jegs.. i also run Shroud and 20" mechanical fan with clutch..
ODZKing
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I agree. Get the Glen-Ray
diesel_lv
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I'm not sure what everyone considers "hot" weather, but I see 120's on a regular where I live. 383/496 stroker, a/c, automatic. I went w an "Entropy" 26" 2 row of true 1.25" rows. Factory shroud w 19" 11 blade nylon direct drive fan. 176° at interstate speeds, 222° idling for 10 minutes w a/c on, 40° vent temps at idle, after 30 minute interstate drive. True 222° is still inside normal operating range. Don't know if Entropy is still out there or sell just radiator w/out e-fans. But my setup works in "HOT" weather.
Thanks for all the feedback. I decided to go with the Glen-Ray.
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