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Radiator upgrade

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by blueskymut, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. blueskymut

    blueskymut New Member

    I have a 68 CJ5 and I would like to put in a bigger radiator. Does anyone know if the grill from a 72' or later CJ5 with the V8 radiator will bolt up to my 68' fenders, chassis mount and hood? Thanks for any advice.
     
    blueskymut, Jul 10, 2010
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  2. bkd

    bkd Moderator Supreme Staff Member 2022 Sponsor

    moved this to tech....think you'll get more feedback :beer:
    I believe the answer to your questions are yes across the board......someone will surely chime in and confirm that, or not :)
    Jim
     
    bkd, Jul 10, 2010
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  3. timgr

    timgr We stand on the shoulders of giants. 2022 Sponsor

    The grill will fit with some modification. This topic was covered in a recent thread.
    http://www.earlycj5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=77836&highlight=grille+swap

    Search in this forum for "grille swap" and "intermediate grille" for additional relevant threads.

    If you install the V8 grill, the V8 radiator will fit in it. The radiator outlets may not be in the right place for the V6 though.
     
    timgr, Jul 10, 2010
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  4. Project71-5

    Project71-5 BACON

    I had my stock 71 radiator repaired and re-cored to a 2 throw for around $250. Its good as new now.
     
    Project71-5, Jul 10, 2010
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  5. Shlink

    Shlink New Member

    Not sure how much you want to spend or how involved you want to get, but check out summit racings aluminum radiators.
     
    Shlink, Jul 11, 2010
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  6. theotherjmmy

    theotherjmmy Member

    You might consider a Flow Kooler water pump in lieu of a bigger radiator. I had my stock radiator for the Dauntless recored and use the water pump and my temp is fine in Texas weather. I also put in a Flex a Lite fan, but some don't like them.
     
    theotherjmmy, Jul 11, 2010
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  7. bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

    bigjohn, Aug 3, 2010
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  8. bigjohn

    bigjohn Active Member

    They also do 3 core, but I wanted 2 wider cores rather than 3 smaller. I'm sure price had something to do with it.
     
    bigjohn, Aug 3, 2010
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  9. Walt Couch

    Walt Couch sidehill Cordele, Ga. 2024 Sponsor 2023 Sponsor 2022 Sponsor

    Walt Couch, Aug 3, 2010
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  10. cookieman

    cookieman Member

    I also need the infor.
     
    cookieman, Aug 3, 2010
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  11. Daryl

    Daryl Sponsor

    Your location would help if asking for a grill as it isn't practical to ship one.
     
    Daryl, Aug 3, 2010
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