aftermarket rads

what aftermarket radiators are out there that are the easiest to swap in..... i got a qoute for a recore charge of 300 bucks for my one that i just wrecked..... are there any aftermarket ones out there that are a close bolt in install.... i already upgraded my fan to a 6 blad flex a lite (not elec)

 

I can't help you w/ratiator, I just brought mine to the local radiator shop for them to look at yesterday, but I am interested in your fan upgrade. Where'd ya' get it?

 

When I was looking I couldn't find a better deal that was nearly bolt in or required few mods, if the rad shop wouldn't have repaired mine I was going to re-core.

 

I'm looking to install a 1965-66 289 Radiator w/ electric fan assembly.
http://www.hotrodair.com/index.cfm/...category_id=20/home_id=2/mode=prod/prd155.htm

 

my local parts guy got mine for me... i can get you a part number when i get back to the house, its the same size as my factory one, but has 6 blades instead of 4, but bolts right in wothout any problems.... if i dont have time today before we leave for the jeep rally, i will post pics and part#'s on monday..... as far as the rad goes, i may just pay the money to have the rad shop repair mine, but the lower tank got trashed along with the core....

 

I'm not trying to be a jerk, but try searching. This has been covered a lot on this board. One interesting solution that I recall was a Fiero rad. Several members here have tried it. I don't remember the exact year to look for, but I believe it was in the old discussion threads.

 

This is one of those links.

http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=26417&highlight=mustang+radiator

JC

 

I have read all those threads, and nothing seemed to be real concrete, nor show how they mounted them up. I looked at a Fiero radiator at the junkyard, and I still do not see how anyone made it work, unless they spliced a lot of hoses together.

 

I found that a 1989 Mazda RX 7 radiator fits with little modifications in my 71.

 

same here, thats why i posted up a thread just throwing the question out there.

 

Any way you found that fan part # ? My OE fan is lookin' sad and now ticks the bottom Radiator pipe.

 

got in late last night, i will post the number this afternoon

 

Here's a short discussion on the Fiero swap.
http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13731&highlight=Fiero+Radiator

Your right though, it does sound like he had to splice some hoses. But he includes the word "cheap", so I guess you get what you pay for

 

its a DERALE fan part # 02066.... i just did a search and couldnt find anything under this part number though, i may have written it down wrong..... will repost tonight