mopar951
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Hi guys I have a 69 coronet with a 318 it has a factory 26 inch radiator in it I want to upgrade any recommendations for a specific radiator?
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bcOH67
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Bought one off eBay from Auto City Classic for my 67 charger that has been great. Went right in without messing with anything and the car hasn’t overheated once. So not sure if you’d use the same as my car but I’m happy with that company
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Assuming everything is stock/close to stock I recommend... the factory radiator.
mopar951
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I’m having an overheating issue and I think it’s the radiator that’s why I was asking
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Is it worth recorring the original radiator?
It will probably cost more than an aftermarket replacement. Unless you are concerned about maintaining originality, it’s a no-brainer…
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Before purchasing a new rad. I would have the old one cleaned by professionals.
Has it always had distilled water, or just tap water. Without knowing more, it is a guessing game.
If very little knowledge is available I would have the block also flushed.
I am a firm believer in keeping things original if possible with cars that are close to stock.
Try the cheap stuff first.
Has it always had distilled water, or just tap water. Without knowing more, it is a guessing game.
If very little knowledge is available I would have the block also flushed.
I am a firm believer in keeping things original if possible with cars that are close to stock.
Try the cheap stuff first.
mopar951
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Ok thanks
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Ok will do!
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No just 50/50 coolant
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Ok, so now you should elaborate as to 1) what your existing engine configuration is ( stock, mods ? ) 2) what your existing cooling system configuration is 3) under what conditions is the overheating symptom occurring.
mopar951
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It’s over heating during driving conditions like going down the highway at idle it’s a stick 26 inch radiator stick 318 2 barrel
mopar951
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I also did a block test and the fluid didn’t change color
As mentioned above, and maybe you have done this, rule out the simple things before investing in a new radiator. System flush, maybe new stat, would be a start. Block test include a system flush? Upper hose looks new, same with lower? Not familiar with your car, but what is the looped hose upper left in photo? Appears in the range of collapsing.
There are a bunch of threads on the site about overheating you could open as a check list.
There are a bunch of threads on the site about overheating you could open as a check list.
mopar951
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Yea just a block test didn’t turn yellow as far as that hose being looped like that not sure what hose that’s for. I’m pretty sure I think maybe it’s for the heater core not sure but yes, the upper and lower hoses are new and the lower hose has a spring in it.
The ACC radiator is a nice part for the price. I have used a couple. Re-coring your original is going to be close to $1000 all said and done.
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mopar951
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You said you’ve had good luck with these. How are they for cooling
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