Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 - Page 3

V M Kauffman · 12-11-2014, 04:07 PM

Ford had Alum rads as standard in the 66 FX Mustangs and Comets. I saw one in the Super Stock Magazine Maverick back in 1975.

Jim Bailey · 12-11-2014, 04:35 PM

I just don't like the wording of the rule. Maybe Travis, or a Tech Official in the know, will clarify this for us. - Does my Alum Radiator have to" LOOK" like the original? - Or can I use "ANY" Alum Radiator, as long as its the same size and mounting as the original? I don't wanna show up a a race with my fabricated Alum, Keep Cool, style Radiator - that's the same stock size and mounting in my car only to be told I'm not legal. Additionally, factory look-a-like Alum Radiators are available... Is this what we have to use? - And will all tech officials make the same call? The factory Look-a-Likes weigh within a pound or two of my original ! The fabricated Alum radiators are quite lighter. What's the real rule? - Jim -

brent flynn · 12-11-2014, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

Myself I would prefer not to do any fabricating...I would probably burn holes in it lol. Ran across this all aluminum unit on ebay for the Mustang which came with two fans/mounting hardware, cap and drain petcock for $149 shipped...I couldn't resist. It isn't flimsy in the least.

I dont wanna fab anything either...but , i bet the factory appearing one is heavier... If im goin aluminum, i want it to be light as possible...hehe

HandOverFist · 12-12-2014, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by brent flynn

I dont wanna fab anything either...but , i bet the factory appearing one is heavier... If im goin aluminum, i want it to be light as possible...hehe

I'll weigh the stock vs the new radiator tm and let you know the difference.

OLD INJUN · 12-12-2014, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Aubrey N Bruneau

Looks like I'll be putting my beater back together very soon. Will help to lose a few pounds from out on the front end. I don't think there will be a generic part for mine, but I'll come up with something.

Show cars in New Ulm Mn has one for your car.

Jerry Davis · 12-12-2014, 10:49 AM

I bought a "Radiator Classic" aluminum radiator for my Plymouth Duster, it looks very much like the one I had and is 7 pounds lighter. There in Houston somewhere.
I bought it off Ebay and it cost $128.51 including shipping.

Jim Bailey · 12-12-2014, 11:02 AM

AND THE QUESTION STILL REMAINS ----- can you use any Alum radiator ? Or must it LOOK like the original factory installed radiator?

Jim Bailey · 12-12-2014, 11:30 AM

Pick the "Legal Radiator" ... or can we run either ? The one on the left "LOOKS" stock, the one on the right has a Fabricated Square Tanks ....Both are the same size and mounting.

Travis Miller · 12-12-2014, 12:07 PM

According to Bruce Bachelder, it does not have to be an exact replacement. A cross flow can even replace a top tank or it can be the other way around.

This new rule is about NHRA allowing Stock racers to use an aluminum radiator to replace the hard or impossible to find OEM one. It is not about who can push the rule by installing the smallest aluminum radiator that can be found. That would just raise a red flag for us to take a harder look at the entire car.

Bob Mulry · 12-12-2014, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by HandOverFist

I'll weigh the stock vs the new radiator tm and let you know the difference.

If you want your information to accurate just plug the bottom hose connection, fill them with water and after that you can weigh them..

Some radiators will hold more water.....at 8 pounds per gallon!!!!

Bob

12-11-2014, 04:07 PM	#21
V M Kauffman Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Greentown, IN Posts: 113 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 Ford had Alum rads as standard in the 66 FX Mustangs and Comets. I saw one in the Super Stock Magazine Maverick back in 1975.

12-11-2014, 04:35 PM	#22
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 699 Likes: 17 Liked 571 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 I just don't like the wording of the rule. Maybe Travis, or a Tech Official in the know, will clarify this for us. - Does my Alum Radiator have to" LOOK" like the original? - Or can I use "ANY" Alum Radiator, as long as its the same size and mounting as the original? I don't wanna show up a a race with my fabricated Alum, Keep Cool, style Radiator - that's the same stock size and mounting in my car only to be told I'm not legal. Additionally, factory look-a-like Alum Radiators are available... Is this what we have to use? - And will all tech officials make the same call? The factory Look-a-Likes weigh within a pound or two of my original ! The fabricated Alum radiators are quite lighter. What's the real rule? - Jim -

12-12-2014, 10:49 AM	#26
Jerry Davis Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 50 Likes: 0 Liked 8 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 I bought a "Radiator Classic" aluminum radiator for my Plymouth Duster, it looks very much like the one I had and is 7 pounds lighter. There in Houston somewhere. I bought it off Ebay and it cost $128.51 including shipping. __________________ Jerry Davis 4168 STK

12-12-2014, 11:02 AM	#27
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 699 Likes: 17 Liked 571 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 AND THE QUESTION STILL REMAINS ----- can you use any Alum radiator ? Or must it LOOK like the original factory installed radiator?

12-12-2014, 11:30 AM	#28
Jim Bailey Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 699 Likes: 17 Liked 571 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 Pick the "Legal Radiator" ... or can we run either ? The one on the left "LOOKS" stock, the one on the right has a Fabricated Square Tanks ....Both are the same size and mounting. Attached Thumbnails

12-12-2014, 12:07 PM	#29
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 476 Likes: 1 Liked 275 Times in 25 Posts	Re: Alum Radiators for stockers ....2015 According to Bruce Bachelder, it does not have to be an exact replacement. A cross flow can even replace a top tank or it can be the other way around. This new rule is about NHRA allowing Stock racers to use an aluminum radiator to replace the hard or impossible to find OEM one. It is not about who can push the rule by installing the smallest aluminum radiator that can be found. That would just raise a red flag for us to take a harder look at the entire car.