Nova BBC Radiators

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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??

[Schonyenko2]

Sent you a pm.

[JRSully]

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

[WILMASBOYL78]

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/chevrolet.html?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

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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:

[WILMASBOYL78]

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

[L78_Nova]

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

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Thanks all,

[Mr.Nickey Nova]

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

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

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?

[ban617]

How much value if any will an original radiator add to a car ? How close would the radiator date be verses the build date of the car

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

IDK, won't matter on this car anyway - I'm more concerned about how balanced the repro fan will be! This is a Day 2 build for my son, so the probability is kinda high that something will go through that grill and I don't want a lot of expensive parts ruined. Just being realistic....

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Radiator and fan seemed to fit pretty good, the run test will ultimately prove!

I do like the quality and weight of the fan, def a serious piece...

[parkbrau]

That is purrrty. Where did you get that? Is the a parts place inc. fan?

[YENKO DEUCE REGISTRY]

Yes, it shipped from The Parts Place although I ordered it from Ground Up Resto in CT. I also ordered the attaching bolt kit as well (they are fine thread, certain length bolts) , all fit fine.