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Phadrius23
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New radiator/ larger motor
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July 27, 2015, 01:12:34 PM »
Hi all, I've got a freshly done 1964 Pontiac 389 6.4L motor in a 1981 trans am and the coolant is leaking into tranny. I believe looking at photos on here that it is still the original radiator to the old 301 turbo. Looking for advice on a new one? Should I go stick to ensure fitment in car or is it not capable of the larger motor? Hoping to order soon. Thanks in advance !
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ta9590
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Re: New radiator/ larger motor
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July 27, 2015, 03:28:24 PM »
Champion Radiators makes 2, 3, and 4 row aluminum radiators based upon the hp of your motor or your own preference. A lot of us run this brand.
http://www.championradiators.com/pontiac-catalina-1961-1966
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Phadrius23
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July 27, 2015, 03:39:28 PM »
Thank you, I was wondering what it would be based on, mine is just over 400 horse power...I will check out the link, thank you!!!!
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Wallington
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July 28, 2015, 12:32:11 AM »
Get a separate trans cooler.
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TAKID455
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July 28, 2015, 09:49:19 AM »
Contact me if you want to do a dual elec fan setup and rad w/ shroud. I run it on my car w/o issues. (455 w/ 550 hp) Fans pull 4400 cfm and only draw 18 amps via brushless motors. Its not the cheapest but it out performs the rest. PM you remail, I can send you some pictures.
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Phadrius23
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Re: New radiator/ larger motor
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August 10, 2015, 11:30:37 AM »
I would love to do the dual fan, but it might have to wait til next spring now. It's been a busy week and I needed to run the car so I threw in a champion radiator. I would like to go to dual electric fans and also a seperate trans cooler sounds like the best way to go... however I'm in need of tires now and it's going to eat up the rest of my budget.
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ta9590
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August 11, 2015, 12:26:37 PM »
How did the Champion radiator work out for you?
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Phadrius23
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August 12, 2015, 02:55:27 AM »
It is working out great. I like the look of the all aluminum also. Haven't driven it in a while and when I do I don't go far so I haven't really tested it yet. I've got a small oil drip coming off the filter I have to find the source of, so it's just collecting oil on the heat wrap that's on the header collector and smoking like crazy once I stop . Hopefully this weekend I can take care of that.
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