I thought so too, but when I pulled my factory V8 rad it was only a two row core. I paid extra for the heavy duty cooling system (according to my window sticker). I've got a three row core rad in there now. I think it's better to be safe than sorry. 'The Mix'
-----Original Message-----
From:
harold losey <strlcuckoo_46@xxxxxxxxx>
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Tue, 24 May 2005 03:49:52 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Radiator question
That is my thought also, Doc. At least that is what they told me when I ordered my Gremmie in '73.
AMC74HORNET@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
I thought an A/C radiator was the same as a V8 one?
"Doc"
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
From: harold losey <strlcuckoo_46@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Tue, 24 May 2005 03:44:32 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Radiator question
Bill so long as it is out of an A/C car you should have one big enough. Up in "The Falls " all I run is a 160 and I am warm enough.
Hal
Bill Larkie <bldfw@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
I've rebuilt the top end of my 232 six and am
installing pretty much all new accessories including
an NOS AC compressor I won on eBay. Once the car is
repainted, I'll be reinstalling everything including
replacing the outside AC coils as well as the radiator
as both are pretty much shot. I'd like to get a heavy
duty radiator to handle the Texas summer heat so was
thinking of doing a V8 radiator. Are the hose fitting
locations for a V8 cylinder radiator the same as for
the six? Also, I picked up a 160 degree thermostat
but am wondering if that might be just a bit too
cool....?
Any suggestions on radiator size?
Thanks.
Bill
Dallas, TX
'72 Gremlin
'72 Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon (newly restored)
'71 Mark III
'70 Cadillac Convertible
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