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Best Radiator

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March 31, 2021, 07:24 AM
racerdude2054
Best Radiator
Who is currently making the best radiator on the market? Overall cooling capabilities as well as longevity. Will go in a 66 Chevy ii

Looked at: Ron davis, griffin and mishimoto. Any I’m missing? Looking for some first hand real world experience

Thank you
March 31, 2021, 08:28 AM
1320racer
Afco is another. If I wanted a “racing radiator” I’d be buying Ron Davis or Afco. That said, if it were mine, I’d find a GM aluminum radiator that works in that car.
March 31, 2021, 08:49 AM
Big Steve
I have ran Afco in my door cars in the past. My son is building a street strip Pro Charged Dakota pick up and Afco just build him a custom radiator to his specs. Even during Covid they got it done in 6 weeks and were very easy to work with and the radiator is a very nice piece
March 31, 2021, 07:19 PM
Cashflow
I've run Davis and Saldana, both very nice.


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April 01, 2021, 04:20 PM
Toad1
I put a Northern Radiator "race Scirroco" in the S10. All tig-welded, really nice piece. You can get AN outlets of hose type. Cost was about $190.00 instead of $300+ for "name brands".


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April 02, 2021, 07:31 PM
HS professor
I've used them all, not really much of a difference to be honest.
I usually find the size I need in the universal fit and end up making/welding tabs on the tanks for mounting.
April 02, 2021, 08:28 PM
RPROGAS
I have a Ron Davis radiator in my car, absolute craftsmanship top to bottom !

Bob
November 05, 2022, 10:05 AM
racerdude2054
anyone ever ran a pro-form radiator? Opinions?
November 05, 2022, 10:10 AM
CURTIS REED
I run a C&R in my car so there is another option. They aren’t cheap but it’s a nice piece. Most of the all aluminum radiators should work well. Can’t speak to the fit and finish if it’s an import version though.



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November 05, 2022, 10:45 AM
vetman
Will probably join Toad 1 in using the Northern brand in my new to me chevy 11 also-great price and good quality part


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November 05, 2022, 02:26 PM
Fabman
Both C&R and Ron Davis are top notch build quality, but neither are cheap.