Nova BBC Radiators
 

Who has the best radiator for a BBC in a '69 Nova? I have 2 radiators, and neither of them fit.... :mad:

I'm assuming Quanta has the best one??

Sent you a pm.

BB Nova rad
 

Marlin, find a decent original, have it recored to at least a 3 row. Not a lot of clearance in there as you know. Did that on my BB and have never had an overheat problem

Nova BB Radiator...
 

Assuming you don't have an original Harrison unit to work with, there are several choices;

US Radiator offers a quality product in several styles that work well for the BB Nova. You can choose either a 3 or 4 core unit or an aluminum 2 core...I have used them and they work well.

www.usradiator.com

http://www.usradiator.com/radiators/...ml?cat=458&p=2

I believe Camaro Specialties sells a repro Harrison unit...looks original...big bucks.

There are a variety of other aftermarket units out there...take your pick/perhaps others can comment on quality.

For the money, the US Radiator product is the best value.

-wilma

Thanks Tom.

I checked out the US Radiator site, they do have nice stuff - and apparently are the supplier to Quanta! I will go with that one, I don't have time to monkey around.

Anyone ever use the repro 5 blade fan? I don't want to spend the money if it's junk, I can just put a flex fan on it for now but I gotta get the 1" fan spacer.... Earl's got one on EBaY!! :naughty:

BB Radiator..
 

M....I think you will be happy with the US Radiator unit...I have a 4 core version in our 68 BB and it works fine. Also had a 4 core in the 70 TH400 car we sold...you can't use an old style flex fan with the 4 core...but the newer style will work. There is a 6 blade steel fan available, I think Wayne Bushey has them...I have it on the 68 car...it works good.

As for the repro 5 blade...I have no first hand knowledge...I know folks have bought them...maybe someone will chime in.

I have a [no name] 4 core BB radiator available if you need one...it's not new, but should work ok.

-wilma

I purchased a repro 5 blade recently... works fine... no spacer. It's a tight fit with a 4 core (re-cored) original Camaro BB rad !! also close on the rear side to the alternator pulley.

I do not have an original for comparison but this piece looks pretty good.
Gary

Thanks all,

Marlin, i also bought a repop fan and it works fine. No spacer...

US Radiator arrived late last week, looks good and was 'on sale' at Ground Up!

Repro fan arrived yesterday, will trial fit tonight - sure looks nice, even has the 'W' stamped on it. Wonder how close they are to the originals?