chevy 2 radiator
 

whats legal in nhra? is any steel radiator ok? I need some help as I am un clear and dont know who to ask. we got a 66 big body its got tanks on the top and the bottom,is this how the chevy 2 was? I want to go to BG I need some info so I can get ready.
This will be my first nhra event,I always find a excuse not to go when they are close. Help why I am still in the mood.:D

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Radiators are not steel.

They're either aluminum or copper/brass in most cases.

It would help to know what class you're running.

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I run a 66 chevy 2 in stock. I have aluminum in it I know it wont fly.:cool: sorry I did forget to put what I was running.:D

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You'll need a copper/brass radiator that fits the car correctly.

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The good news is that they are easy to get. The tanks are top and bottom. If you need some measurements, let me know.

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The 66 Impala radiator will work in a 66 Nova. I think I had to redrill two of the holes. The one in my car is from a 65 Impala.

Bill Sempsrott
3608 K/S

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We got a 66 impala settin for 20 years. the rad still has antifreeze in it. The tanks are on top and bottom. I found one that bolts up the same way but the tanks are on the side. I am gonna try and buy a new one tomorrow I guess. What should I try and buy a new one for?? the chevy 2 or something else?

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James whats them measurments? why I got you one more question can the battery tray be reenforced with angle iron? will I be alright as long as its where its supposed to be?

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The dimensions and a picture of the Chevy II radiator can be found and purchased at the following link:
http://www.usradiator.com/chevrolet-...-radiator.html

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What Joe said on the rad. We replaced our battery tray witha new one years back, but I don't see a problem strngtheningnyours to get by. We used thresded rod and square alum tubing from the hardware store to hold the battery down.

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Thanks a bunch. I been wanting to try a nhra div. My car is close to legal I suppose.

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Phil, Hope you can see this..It's fabricated aluminum. I didn't even paint it to hide it.
No one ever said anything to my...Four teardowns.
Just fix what you've got . It'll be fine.

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If I remember correctly when you use threaded rod it has to be 3/8 dia, at least that was what I was told by a tech guy once when I had used 5/16.

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Yes, that is correct! I should have added that.

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They battery will be fine. I dont like finding things out the hard way plus they are cheaper to fix at the shop. I am excited about attending my first NHRA div.

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Do you think it's a bad idea to use a 2-row core, 6 cylinder radiator to save weight? Or will I run into cooling issues? My 327 block is filled, and I'm using a Meziere electric pump with electric fan....

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After a long day in the shop I got a big step in the direction I need to be going. I scored a rad. not in the best of shape but it holds water.:D battery box is done. new gear set in trans. only a couple more items to correct and I should be good to go.