aluminum radiator

[1970mule]

quick question. do yo guys know of any alum i rads that have about the same dimensions as my stock 4core. i dont want to do any special fab work just more of a drop in type of deal.

 

[bronconut73]

I have heard that even the eBay Champion rads are the same dimension. In fact in most circumstances they can be a smidge thinner depending on 2 fat tubes or 3 medium size tube cores. The WH Ron Francis supposedly is the best but uber expensive.

 

[bronconut73]

Also TBP has a dimensionaly similar aluminum rad. It sort of has the stock style tanks except their aluminum. If that strict stock style shape is what you're looking for.

 

[naneumranch]

I bought the three core champion off e-bay fit perfect no mod needed

 

[1970mule]

thanks i will check those out.

 

[Okie69]

I've got the four core champion, with the four core mounts it went right in and the mounts are cheap. Took about 10 minutes to change it out.

 

[BigBlueBronco71]

I had fitment issue with the one from TBP, the tabs welded on were too wide for the bracket holes

 

[DirtDonk]

While our Ron Davis radiators are virtually identical in size and layout to the originals, I'll go against what it says on the site about it being a no-mod install. While they are indeed a drop-in, and use the stock (or stock 3-row replacement) mounts, you will almost certainly have to grind some material from the upper mounts to clear the radiator body.
The mounting points just happen to be exactly where the junction of the tank and core is, which can be the thickest point on the unit.
So it's still a very simple install, but you might still have to grind some material to "make" it simple! ;D

Here's an install I was checking out just tonight.

You can see that it fits after some material was removed from the stainless mounts. Hard to see in the pic, but the way the mount looks raised up off the radiator is just because the mounting "tab" is there holding it up.

Paul

 

[Pa PITT]

... Years ago we all got in on a E-BAY Deal $102.00 Aluminum Rad by Champion. I think it's a 3 core and it fit perfect 1st time .. I even am now using it in my 4BT Cummins swap. I think mine is about 5 years old ..

 

[Buldozer]

That one was two one inch cores PA.... Good radiators though, I am still running one also.

http://classicbroncos.com/forums/showthread.php?t=120747

Now its about $160

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odk...0521AA&_nkw=66-77+bronco+SILLA0521AA&_sacat=0

$169 on ebay but you can shop around and find it a few dollars cheaper