Which radiator is correct

[7DCUDA383A]

The cuda is in the shop getting all new gaskets and seals , he thinks the radiator is wrong , all I know is its a 26 in. wth upper hose on driver and bottom on passenger , non A/C . Also does not have a shroud , any ideas , thanks .

 

[1972 AAR Cuda]

From what I can see it doesnt look like a Chrysler radiator - this looks more like a replacement radiator - if thats what you're asking...
Chrysler radiators will have the pentastar (which I don't see) and a part number stamped in the top tank - just going by memory though...
I was also pretty sure the 26 inch came with a fan shroud.

 

[Xcudame]

Definitely an after market radiator cap! And in 1970 all big block E-Bodies had a driver's side lower hose. If the radiator is from a small block, they typically had a passenger side lower house. So the water pump housing might be from a C-Body, it's certainly not E-Body. Basically right now, your radiator hoses are opposite of a factory setup. By if it works, no need to change it! I'd definitely run a fan shroud!

 

[7DCUDA383A]

Definitely an after market radiator cap! And in 1970 all big block E-Bodies had a driver's side lower hose. If the radiator is from a small block, they typically had a passenger side lower house. So the water pump housing might be from a C-Body, it's certainly not E-Body. Basically right now, your radiator hoses are opposite of a factory setup. By if it works, no need to change it! I'd definitely run a fan shroud!

It's at the shop right now but he did say he is going to replace it with a 3 row radiator .

 

[Xcudame]

If you're going with a new radiator, I'd go with something like the one in the link below. Two row aluminum radiators actually cool better than a three row radiator given the same thickness.

ECP 26" Aluminum Big Block Radiator - Big Cooling Tubes

26″ Big Block Mopar Radiator This it our all new aluminum radiator for the 1967 - 1974 Mopar BIG BLOCK Cars that use the 26" large radiator. Like all of our radiators, it's made with proven 2-rows of 1.0" tubes that is proven to out cool 3-row and 4-row aluminum radiators by a substantial...

ecp-radiator.com

If you want to keep your current hose routing, get the small block version.

ECP 26" Aluminum Small Block Mopar Radiator - Big Cooling Tube

26″ Small Block Mopar Radiator This it our all new aluminum radiator for the 1967 - 1974 Mopar Small Block Cars that use the 26" large radiator. Like all of our radiators, it's made with proven 2-rows of 1.0" tubes that is proven to out cool 3-row and 4-row aluminum radiators by a substantial...

ecp-radiator.com

 

[Challenger RTA]

If you're going with a new radiator, I'd go with something like the one in the link below. Two row aluminum radiators actually cool better than a three row radiator given the same thickness.

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If you want to keep your current hose routing, get the small block version.

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I do agree with what EXCUDAME said. I do think a brass radiator does hold up better over time. I could be wrong about that. But there still around. It's just a matter of what you want. Cost would be a factor.

 

[7DCUDA383A]

I do agree with what EXCUDAME said. I do think a brass radiator does hold up better over time. I could be wrong about that. But there still around. It's just a matter of what you want. Cost would be a factor.

I just want something reliable , I'm already having the engine pulled to replace all gaskets and seals .

 

[Xcudame]

There are better and more expensive aluminum radiators out there, but the ECP will last as long as the company does (lifetime warranty). To get the best life out of an aluminum radiator it's best to put a piece of zinc metal in the top tank to be the sacrificial metal for electrolysis (corrosion).

 

[Ricks72Chlgr440]

If you're going with a new radiator, I'd go with something like the one in the link below. Two row aluminum radiators actually cool better than a three row radiator given the same thickness.

ECP 26" Aluminum Big Block Radiator - Big Cooling Tubes

26″ Big Block Mopar Radiator This it our all new aluminum radiator for the 1967 - 1974 Mopar BIG BLOCK Cars that use the 26" large radiator. Like all of our radiators, it's made with proven 2-rows of 1.0" tubes that is proven to out cool 3-row and 4-row aluminum radiators by a substantial...

ecp-radiator.com

If you want to keep your current hose routing, get the small block version.

ECP 26" Aluminum Small Block Mopar Radiator - Big Cooling Tube

26″ Small Block Mopar Radiator This it our all new aluminum radiator for the 1967 - 1974 Mopar Small Block Cars that use the 26" large radiator. Like all of our radiators, it's made with proven 2-rows of 1.0" tubes that is proven to out cool 3-row and 4-row aluminum radiators by a substantial...

ecp-radiator.com

I have an ECP radiator that I bought with electric fans. Am going back to a shroud and mechanical fan w/clutch. Got the shroud from Mancini. I have a good friend on this forum that got an ECP radiator for his E Body car and has had nothing but problems with the fit. Their customer service was less than good as well. Think the radiators are very good, but just a heads up.

 

[7DCUDA383A]

I have an ECP radiator that I bought with electric fans. Am going back to a shroud and mechanical fan w/clutch. Got the shroud from Mancini. I have a good friend on this forum that got an ECP radiator for his E Body car and has had nothing but problems with the fit. Their customer service was less than good as well. Think the radiators are very good, but just a heads up.

I have to wait till tomorrow to find out what radiator they have in mind , it was part of a bid they emailed me Friday but I was golfing , all I know is they would replace the 2 row with a 3 and yes I want a shroud , I am calling them in the morning .