Radiator recommendations for 62 Belvedere

[esacteksab]

Factory 318 car, put a 440 in it...went to fill up the radiator and it leaks.

Purchased a radiator/fan/shroud from RnD Fabrication out of GA and it didn't fit. So I'm back at square one. The package from RnD was $815 shipped. Looking to spend no more.

The 440 is temporary until the 499" is built so need something that'll cool an aluminum headed pump gas 499" at the drag strip during the summer. Car is a driver though, so idle in traffic is equally important.

Kind of hoping that someone has had success with something universal. Not a show car, just a driver/weekend warrior.

Thanks!

The current 440 -- thought some of you might enjoy this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uYn2radfVo

 

[coloradodave]

I bought my set-up from Mancini Racing. Very happy with the price, service and quality:
http://www.manciniracing.com/manciniracing27.html

 

[MOPOWER871]

Take your leaking radiator and have it recored with a 3 row high efficient core (more fins per square inch ) i did it in my 67 gtx. Have a 496 stroker zero cooling problems in the middle of summer . 18" 6 blade steel fan and stock shroud.Cost about $450 for the recore good luck

 

[Jackpot50]

Got a 1962 Polara 500 440 .030 over aluminum heads 93 pump gas 460 hp on dyno
Got a Champion 3 core 22" aluminum good for 550 hp
6 blade factory flex runs 190 all day long $230 in everything.

Could not keep mine cool with shroud & 2-10" fans
I think too much heat under hood needed to push more air thru. engine bay area.

 

[charliesharp]

I got an aluminum one through classic industries, no complaints on my 62 with a 440

 

[Furiousvip]

I have only heard good things about Glen-Ray...I'll be sending my original rad there to be re-cored.
http://www.hemiradiators.com/

 

[Photon440]

esacteksab, I just realized what your name is when reversed.

Oh, and welcome :wav:

 

[esacteksab]

Thanks everyone! I'm out of town for work but I'll go through all your suggestions and let you know how I make out!

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esacteksab, I just realized what your name is when reversed.

Oh, and welcome :wav:

Yep, brought a car home years ago on a trailer and about 7 boxes...it was a basketcase. Name stuck.

 

[fuely62]

I have only heard good things about Glen-Ray...I'll be sending my original rad there to be re-cored.
http://www.hemiradiators.com/

Yep, Got mine from Bob at Glen-Ray. Great people to do business with.