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Old 01-03-2017, 09:10 AM
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What is everyone using that doesn't cost an arm and a leg? I would like to keep the hoses on the passenger side (68 Chevelle) and have been looking at the Griffin radiators from summit racing for around $280. Anyone have any advice or something better? Also a good factory electric fan setup that fits a 31-33 inch radiator?
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I used an 85 El Camino radiator and F-body fans.
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I take that back. I used an ebay radiator made for the 68 Chevelle and F-body fans
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I used an eBay Aluminum 2 row stock replacement that came with duel Spal fans and with a aluminum shroud/mounting for my 71 Chevelle.

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I would look at various aftermarket aluminum radiators that fit the dimensions of your application...

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I used a speedway aluminum radiator #9175026 in my 69. it has top port on driver side, but I found a top hose from a Neon that fit my installation nicely. radiator size is very close to stock big block radiator.



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