radiator replacement advice

[larrya]

Greetings, the radiator in my '73 A/T 302 2V needs replacement, so any suggestions for source/manufacturer appreciated.  I am looking for 2-row (3 OK) aluminum, not desiring to break the bank but don't want el cheapo either.   Cold Case?  Champion?  Others? Thanks, Larry

 

[71coop]

I'm running a 3-row champion from Jegs - cost around $190, fit was decent, and keeps a slightly warmed up Cleveland happy (aluminum heads, roller cam conversion) Part number is EC381.

 

[mjlan]

I've had good luck with Champion, using one in a Dodge that I purchased on Ebay from a popular seller.

 

[giantpune]

Mine is an aluminum one.  It says "northern" on the side of it.  Its been a while since I installed it, so I can't tell you exactly which part number.  It does not have fittings to hook up the automatic transmission, but I prefer to use an external transmission cooler anyways.  I run electric fans in a shroud I bought a decade after the radiator itself, and it happened to also be from "northern".

 

[Bentworker]

I have a Northern 205063 Not fantastic but hard to beat it for the price.  I had to get another set of upper and lower mounts since both end tanks are large.  Also had to make up adapters for the transmission cooler lines.

 

[Galucha]

I've had great luck with my Ebay knockoff champion 3 row radiator. Going on 6 years with it.

 

[tony-muscle]

I also have a Champion and good so far.