02-26-2024, 03:12 PM | #1 |
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Cold Case for my 63
I did a search of the forums and couldn't find anything for installing a Cold Case Radiator in a 63-66. Looking to hear feedback from some peeps who have done this. I am looking buying this kit:
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/rad-gmt555ak If anyone has done this swap, please let me know I will be buying this in the next week if I don't hear something convincing. Thanks all! |
02-26-2024, 04:14 PM | #2 |
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Re: Cold Case for my 63
I bought a 700hp-rated Champion Rad for my '61 which has been awesome, but no Cold Case experience. I'm sure they are all the same, and if it's "made to fit" it will work dandy whatever you choose.
Buy the biggest rad they make; you can never have too much rad.
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04-17-2024, 02:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Cold Case for my 63
Just wanted to update yall. I got the cold case and my engine is 20-25° cooler now. Great purchase!
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04-18-2024, 12:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Cold Case for my 63
Any issues with fitment? Did you use all the same brackets as stock?
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04-18-2024, 12:18 PM | #5 |
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04-18-2024, 11:18 PM | #6 |
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Re: Cold Case for my 63
I bought the cold case "made to fit" on my 65. It did not fit had to modify bottom brackets. Works great.
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04-19-2024, 09:25 AM | #7 |
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04-19-2024, 10:43 AM | #8 |
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Re: Cold Case for my 63
My Champion rad fit perfect, but it's neither a Cold Case, nor a '63.
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