Aluminum Radiator for 65?

[frodelli]

I have a 65 coronet and am looking for a fairly simple to install aluminum radiator that will fit this application for a 440. many companys dont have 65 listed, any ideas for a radiator companys that would have this? Thanks!

 

[Hemicbx]

I have a Griffin aluminum rad in mine. It's made with connections right where orig would be. It's been in since '99 and looks great. Never always cools well. The only thing I did to install was to drill the side flanges to line up with the rad support holes.

 

[Plymouth63]

I have a Griffin aluminum rad in mine. It's made with connections right where orig would be. It's been in since '99 and looks great. Never always cools well. The only thing I did to install was to drill the side flanges to line up with the rad support holes.

I'm looking for one also. What model of Griffin rad. did you get?

 

[rgoss_10]

1965 Dodge Coronet Handmade Radiator Hemi

Hi

I have a 1965 Dodge Coronet with a 528 Hemi. After much research and decision making. I'm having one made by a company local to me called Superior Radiator (586)463-8722. A lot of people here in Michigan swear by SR. They are a true handmade, aluminum heliarc radiator that works the first time, fits correctly and keeps your car running cool at a good price. Griffin radiators are epoxied, are a one size fits all radiators and cost more. In fact, SR repairs a lot of Griffin radiators, yikes...

If you are not to picky about a non stamped factory looking tank which I am not. I would give them a call. After seeing what they have and seeing there finish products, I feel no one can compete... Looks pretty stout and badass...:eusa_clap: Just my two cents...

 

[Plucked Chicken]

Just put a Superior in my COE - very happy too.

http://wwwsuperiorradiator.com/

 

[Hemicbx]

Here are a couple shots of my Griffin back when everything was new and sparkly under the hood:

Wish the motor & fenderwells still looked that nice!

Here it is today. The hood seal really does a good job of minimizing it. If it were painted black, half the people would never see it

 

[rgoss_10]

The company is really great at what they do best and that is a radiator that truly works.... They are very courteous, professional at there craft and are a great well build quality product at a cost that's conclusive to a reasonable budget. I can hardly wait to get mine installed in my car....

Just put a Superior in my COE - very happy too.

http://wwwsuperiorradiator.com/


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[RedHot67]

I have a Griffin radiator.
They are really nice but I cant mount a fan shroud, so if you stuck in traffic the temp goes up to ~210-215 degrees.

Try to buy a radiator that has a shroud support.

But in my opinion nothing can beat a stock radiator, seriously!

Dan

 

[Budnicks]

Mancini Racing also sells some decent Aluminum Radiators too... you would probably have to call thou, I don't remember seeing one listed for that specific year/make... BeeCool, Howe Racing, Afco, Flex-a-lite, Vista Pro, DeWitts, Summit Racing 2000+ listed, Spectra, Allstar, Mishimoto & others, is another few that wasn't listed already... Jegs & Summit racing have many different universal types too, down flow or cross flow, if you know sizes & where hoses go etc.

 

[rgoss_10]

Aluminum Radiator for 1965 Dodge

Sorry to say this again. Just call Superior Radiator and eliminate all the trouble in mounting a shroud correctly and having correct cooling fan to radiator issues. All of the other radiators are nice but are epoxied, really don't keep your engine cool due to lack of shrouds or have incorrect clearances between the cooling fan to radiator with fitment issues with your radiator core support problems. I'm not saying that these other manufacturers are all bad. However, I've seen enough people during the Woodward Cruise on a hot day having a few problems with overheating. Yes, I will agree that there are many factors in how a car can overheat. Cylinder wall thickness, water-pump volume, water-pump housing flow rate, poor quality thermostat, thermal dynamics of the radiator and etc. But the real issue I had was just getting a correct fit radiator with the proper heat disbursement.

These were the things I had when I researched radiators for my 1965 Dodge Coronet. Most if not all of the companies producing there radiators are more for the 1966 model years Mopar and up. No one really had anything substantial for the 1965 and down model year cars unless you find a company like SR to build you a customized one and know about your Mopar specifically. Yes, there are major brand over the shelf radiator companies out there but are more on the lines of a 'one size fits all" category, its just me speaking.. I got an investment and want what will fit correctly, cool correctly especially for a 750+ horsepower 528 Hemi and won't become an issue down the road.

I've been talking with Charles the owner at SR before proceeding onto other choices. You get a lot of radiator for the money. Again, its just my two cents...

 

[Centerline]

I've always used PRC (Performance Rod and Custom) aluminum radiators. The are excellent quality and stock most common Mopar muscle car radiators. However, they have the capability to custom manufacture a radiator to your requirements if needed. I've used their radiators on a hemi powered '53 Chevy pickup and in my hemi powered '32 3 window coupe. It can sit in 95* temps and idle at 160* all day long... without a shroud. I also think you'll find their prices are lower than Griffen and most other manufacturers.
http://www.prchotrod.com/index.php

 

[jimburk111]

Champion Radiators out of California make several versions. I installed a 26" aluminum rad by cutting the support and notching the frame flange. They have 2 and 3 row rads. Then I drilled 4 small holes and epoxyed studs to support the shroud. Hayden makes a heavy duty clutch fan that's very short 2.67 ". I believe the number is 2765.
(ck for the shortest length) Since it is a heavy duty it disengages later and you must use a fan with at least a 2" pitch for it too work. Don't use a flex fan! The radiators are made in china and may not be the same fit and finish as a Us made unit. They are very affordable and the company owner will bend over backwards to help you out. This setup works fine in my 65 Belvedere with a 440.

 

[pushrod]

Champion Radiators out of California make several versions. I installed a 26" aluminum rad by cutting the support and notching the frame flange. They have 2 and 3 row rads. Then I drilled 4 small holes and epoxyed studs to support the shroud. Hayden makes a heavy duty clutch fan that's very short 2.67 ". I believe the number is 2765.
(ck for the shortest length) Since it is a heavy duty it disengages later and you must use a fan with at least a 2" pitch for it too work. Don't use a flex fan! The radiators are made in china and may not be the same fit and finish as a Us made unit. They are very affordable and the company owner will bend over backwards to help you out. This setup works fine in my 65 Belvedere with a 440.

I have a SUMMITT in my 65 Belvedere,(6 yrs) it fits perfect and runs at 180 in 100 deg. heat. It is the one made for CHry. and has the correct outlet and inlet. About $200. I added a summitt shroud and notched for the alt.

 

[RedHot67]

What about the stock look radiators from Classic Indistries?

 

[partmopar]

Rgoss_10. So what does a radiator like yours run price wise. Did it have a build number so it can be copied or part number. Where as to get the same radiator that you have.
If it cools a hemi then it should cool a 499 wedge in this Texas heat. I ran a griffin in my last 63 with no problems but looking for another radiator for another car. Always looking for something better.

Thanks

 

[wedgie]

I never had any cooling issues on my 499 '65 Coronet using the stock 273/318 radiator which I had recored and the lower hose connection moved over. Granted, I did use a custom trans cooler as I was running a 3800 TA convertor in my modified '65 trans. Since swapping to a 4 speed, I found a numbers correct 4 speed BB radiator which I installed, and stored the auto trans radiator and custom cooler. Still runs cool all summer with the 4 speed stroked bigblock and stock bigblock radiator. The shroud and stock type fixed fan probably help out, too.

 

[Rich Kinsley]

I have a '64 Dodge Polara 318 poly auto. I went to the Summit site and picked a generic alum rad that was the biggest possible for my space. I chose a SUM-381425 for $189 (in '09). The connection on the top tank was on the driverside instead of the middle. The lower hose connection needed to be angled differently. It didn't have a drain spigot so I had one installed and I had some alum studs welded to the bottom for mounting. All the mods added $100 to the cost. I then had a friend build me a custom mirror stainless shroud. I have a large B&M trans cooler separate from the rad although the rad has a provision for trans cooling. It has worked well for me. I know it's more work than just buying a custom made unit but it was just around $325 which is considerably cheaper than the alternatives.

Rich Kinsley

 

[5.7 hemi]

I've got a Northern with dual Spal fans for my 5.7 hemi, works just fine and I got it cheap on eBay.

 

[Bull1tt]

Put one of the Classic Industries in a 64 Dodge with a 440, bolted in and fit well. Fan is about 1-2" from rad. Ordered 3 core 22" for a 383 car.

 

[RedHot67]

Put one of the Classic Industries in a 64 Dodge with a 440, bolted in and fit well. Fan is about 1-2" from rad. Ordered 3 core 22" for a 383 car.

Thanks for your reply!
Are there any brackets for a shroud?
What is the classic industries part # of your radiator?