Replacement Radiators in Stock?

Bob Gullett · 01-21-2013, 10:46 AM

No they're not. I had mine leak in the Nova at Vegas last fall and asked tech if I could get one as a replacement and they said no it has to be of the original material.

Run to Rund · 01-21-2013, 12:06 PM

However, there may be lighter weight radiators that fit but were intended for smaller engines, with two rows instead of three, etc. Also, "budget" radiators today may be of thinner material and lighter.

FED 387 · 01-21-2013, 12:29 PM

-- NO IT MUST BE original material/style too---If your looking for a Camaro/Nova replacement look for either one for a Camaro 6 cylinder manual trans or the Nova 4 cylinder manual engines---the priginals did not have any provision for cooling lines for an automatic trans also 2 row much lighter too---will work with a V-8 but ya hafta use an electric fan or pump to keep the temps down as well as a deep fan shroud to pull all the air thru ya can--FED387

Alan Roehrich · 01-21-2013, 01:03 PM

NHRA thinks that it is the radiator that weighs a lot. The water weighs more. The difference between a copper/brass replacement and an all aluminum replacement is not that great.

With the run on ammunition by the public, as well as the massive orders placed by the government, copper/brass radiators keep getting higher. Aluminum is a much more cost effective replacement. They should just specify that postage stamp radiators with plastic tanks are not legal on cars that did not have plastic tanks from the OE.

Honestly, if they allowed the all aluminum radiators with 1-1/2" tubes, they'd save people who needed a radiator money, and make it easier on people trying to make it back to the lanes in the late rounds.

01-21-2013, 10:46 AM	#1
Bob Gullett VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,106 Likes: 57 Liked 507 Times in 116 Posts	Re: Replacement Radiators in Stock? No they're not. I had mine leak in the Nova at Vegas last fall and asked tech if I could get one as a replacement and they said no it has to be of the original material. __________________ 68 Chevy11 327 F/S

01-21-2013, 12:06 PM	#2
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 583 Likes: 8 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Replacement Radiators in Stock? However, there may be lighter weight radiators that fit but were intended for smaller engines, with two rows instead of three, etc. Also, "budget" radiators today may be of thinner material and lighter.

01-21-2013, 12:29 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Replacement Radiators in Stock? -- NO IT MUST BE original material/style too---If your looking for a Camaro/Nova replacement look for either one for a Camaro 6 cylinder manual trans or the Nova 4 cylinder manual engines---the priginals did not have any provision for cooling lines for an automatic trans also 2 row much lighter too---will work with a V-8 but ya hafta use an electric fan or pump to keep the temps down as well as a deep fan shroud to pull all the air thru ya can--FED387

01-21-2013, 01:03 PM	#4
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,118 Likes: 1,576 Liked 1,837 Times in 417 Posts	Re: Replacement Radiators in Stock? NHRA thinks that it is the radiator that weighs a lot. The water weighs more. The difference between a copper/brass replacement and an all aluminum replacement is not that great. With the run on ammunition by the public, as well as the massive orders placed by the government, copper/brass radiators keep getting higher. Aluminum is a much more cost effective replacement. They should just specify that postage stamp radiators with plastic tanks are not legal on cars that did not have plastic tanks from the OE. Honestly, if they allowed the all aluminum radiators with 1-1/2" tubes, they'd save people who needed a radiator money, and make it easier on people trying to make it back to the lanes in the late rounds. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S