radiators

Im getting ready to find a radiator to put in my cj2a. Just wanted some ideas on what will fit best? Im running a buick 231 EF. I would like to find one that fit and not have to have one made! also, i really want an aluminum radiator if i can find one that will fit! Any ideas??

 

Fiero radiator.....I paid 15 bucks for mine on ebay.....

 

a 65/66 mustang 289 radiator fits my 60 cj5 damn near perfectly. its got the inlet and outlet both on the passenger side which works perfectly for my buick 215 v8 install. you can get these radiators in 3 or 4 core design. if they can cool the hi po mustang/shelby v8s they should be more than adequate for a buick v6. i paid 114 bucks to get a brand new 3 core model with warranty to my door on ebay. you can probably find them in aluminum too.

 

Do you have pics of the mounts you used for the mustang rad? I have one in my 2A/225 but the mounts are crude.

 

sorry, no pics of the mount. i just bought the radiator a few weeks ago and have yet to mount it up. dimensionally it is VERY close to the original F head radiator. should be a very simple mount to fab up.

 

I ran the stock radiator in my cj3a with buick 225 v6 without any problems, had plenty of clearnace.

 

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I just changed the lower outlet over to the pass side
what I still run.....

 

My lower outlet was in the stock location also, was an intresting run of hose to get it to the right side

 

I ran my stock one too for a year or so, but it needed work on it and I wanted an aluminum one anyway. It did cool OK while it was in there.

 

looks like so many options!
Bottom line looks like a trip to the salvage yard in the future for me, with tape measure in hand!!
Thanks for the help and ideas from ya all!!:stout:

 

jeep geek, If your still looking, try a 1980 Chevy Monza. I bought a new one for under $200. and am very happy with it. Width is smaller than frame rails, connections are right and I don't have a shroud. It has never gotten hot while crawling in 100 degree weather.