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09-05-2017, 01:53 PM
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Is anyone using a Summit Racing aluminum radiator?
I'm currently in the market for an aluminum radiator. I heard that a 2 row 1.25 core is the way to go. Has anyone used the summit line of radiators? This is the one I am looking at for my 70 GTO.
https://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-380457
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1970 GTO: Atoll Blue, TH400, 400 +.060, small chamber Ferrea big valve fitted # 15 heads, Summit 2802 cam, Iron intake, Cliff Ruffles 850 cfm qjet, Hooker headers, 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust, Race Pro mufflers, 3.73 Safe-T-Track. |
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#2
09-05-2017, 02:05 PM
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I tried one for my 69 GTO back in 2011. It wasn't a direct bolt in and required some modification so I sent it back.
The 2 row 1.25 tubes is definitely a good choice though. I bought one on Ebay and it works great.
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69 Judge convertible........clone! Carousel red, parchment, hideaways, TH400, 10" Continental 3200 stall, 12 bolt with 3.42, 469 c.i. with ported #48's, ported cast iron intake, Cliff's Q-Jet and ported 2-1/2" Ram Air manifolds. |
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#3
09-05-2017, 02:55 PM
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What was off about it?
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1970 GTO: Atoll Blue, TH400, 400 +.060, small chamber Ferrea big valve fitted # 15 heads, Summit 2802 cam, Iron intake, Cliff Ruffles 850 cfm qjet, Hooker headers, 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust, Race Pro mufflers, 3.73 Safe-T-Track. |
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#4
09-05-2017, 03:45 PM
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Quote:
http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=702522
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69 Judge convertible........clone! Carousel red, parchment, hideaways, TH400, 10" Continental 3200 stall, 12 bolt with 3.42, 469 c.i. with ported #48's, ported cast iron intake, Cliff's Q-Jet and ported 2-1/2" Ram Air manifolds. |
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#5
09-05-2017, 04:37 PM
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I purchased one from champion for my 64. I'm very happy with it.
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Patrick -------------------------------- *SOLD * 1971 LeMans street car, 428ci TH350 3:31 12 bolt, 3880#,13.6 @ 101.82 Show & go  1964 Tempest work in progress  400 with Tremec 5 speed1967 LeMans drop top project. I tracked down my great grand father & dad's old car. |
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#6
09-05-2017, 08:20 PM
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Im using the Summit aluminium radiator. No issues except for the lower tube was slightly dented during shipping. Causes a small leak. I also had to trim the radiator shroud slightly to get it to fit.
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1972 LeMans 461 stroker 10.3:1 Edelbrock D ports Scorpion 1.5 rockers Comp Cams "Stump Puller" roller Holley Ultra Street Avenger 770 Ram Air III exhaust manifolds 2.5" pipes Dynomax VT w/crossover Edelbrock Performer RPM TH350 2.78:1 10 bolt |
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#7
09-05-2017, 09:05 PM
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Have one in the drag car and it has been trouble free for over a dozen years. No problem cooling the 525 on hot days either at the track.
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Mick Batson 1967 original owner Tyro Blue/black top 4-speed HO GTO with all the original parts stored safely away -- 1965 2+2 survivor AC auto -- 1965 Catalina Safari Wagon in progress. |
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#8
09-05-2017, 09:20 PM
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I went with a Cold Case. It's a fantastic product, keeps my 469 cool on the street and on the strip.
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09-06-2017, 01:46 AM
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I bought this one from Auto City Classics. It's is the same dimensions as my current 4 row and it has two 1.125" rows. I'll let y'all know how it works.
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1970 GTO: Atoll Blue, TH400, 400 +.060, small chamber Ferrea big valve fitted # 15 heads, Summit 2802 cam, Iron intake, Cliff Ruffles 850 cfm qjet, Hooker headers, 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust, Race Pro mufflers, 3.73 Safe-T-Track. |
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09-06-2017, 09:22 AM
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09-06-2017, 01:40 PM
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Yep, Ponchjoe. I read your thread about it which prompted me to buy it.
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1970 GTO: Atoll Blue, TH400, 400 +.060, small chamber Ferrea big valve fitted # 15 heads, Summit 2802 cam, Iron intake, Cliff Ruffles 850 cfm qjet, Hooker headers, 2.5 mandrel bent exhaust, Race Pro mufflers, 3.73 Safe-T-Track. |
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09-06-2017, 06:57 PM
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09-06-2017, 09:56 PM
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I have one in my 67 firebird have had it since 2008 working good, but had to make mounts
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Chris Collier 1969 firebird, pro touring build. Full Global West suspension 474 Stroker with Molnar Crank and Rods, DCI Ram Air 5 Top end, Holley fuel injection, Vince Janis 200-4R trans "There is no such thing as too much horsepower" |
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#14
09-06-2017, 10:14 PM
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I have a Summit "Direct Fit" radiator in my 69 bird. It mounts to the rad support just fine and cools my engine well. It has a built in trans cooler too. However, I had to make a hole in the shroud for the upper rad hose because the width of the rad is a bit narrower than a factory rad. Over all I'm very happy with the quality. It was about $269 back in 2009 IIRC...
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Will Rivera '69 Firebird 400/461, 290+ E D-Ports, HR 230/236, 4l80E, 8.5 Rear, 3.55 gears '64 LeMans 400/461, #16 Heads, HR 230/236, TKO600, 9inch Rear, 3.89 gears '69 LeMans Vert, 350, #47 heads: Non-running project |
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#15
09-07-2017, 03:54 PM
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Summit Direct fit with 2000 LS F body Fans and shroud from local junkyard. Works perfectly. Teardown pic, was transferred to a new body.
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