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Radiators ?

Discussion in 'Intermediate CJ-5/6/7/8' started by frankhayden, Feb 20, 2011.

  1. Feb 20, 2011
    frankhayden

    frankhayden New Member

    Lake Tapps Wa.
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    Im replacing my 258 with a 360, my question is did the 6 cyl engines come with a 2 core radiator and the v-8 a three core? Thanks for any info
     
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  2. Feb 20, 2011
    roadhog304

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    i am not sure what the factory came with but i just bought a four core radiator for my 360 for approx $225. I got it from btr radiator. you can find them on line. i have not installed it yet but it is a high quality unit.
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2011
    frankhayden

    frankhayden New Member

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    Thanks Roadhog I will check it out
     
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  4. Feb 21, 2011
    timgr

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    Yes, if the radiator is available new, that should be the cheapest route. I bought a new radiator for my CJ-6 from RockAuto.

    There was a heavy-duty cooling option, which is not necessarily just a heavier radiator. A fan shroud was available, and will help cooling a lot.

    My J10 has also had the radiator recored. Certainly you will want as many rows as will fit in the tanks, if you go this route. But it won't be any cheaper than the factory-built radiators you can get online, IME.
     
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  5. Feb 21, 2011
    gasseous

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    I recently purchased a 4 core radiator. When I installed it, the fan was about 1 inch away. I was afraid that this was too close so I removed the 3 inch spacer from behind the fan. Now, I am thinking about getting a shroud.

    Gasseous
     
    gasseous, Feb 21, 2011
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  6. Feb 21, 2011
    Mike S

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    Four inches away------yes, you will need a shroud.

    Or, remove the fan, and use an electric one.
     
    Mike S, Feb 21, 2011
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