64 Riv aluminum radiator

Discussion in ''Da Nailhead' started by Bigg, Apr 13, 2014.

  1. Bigg

    Bigg Member

    I'm thinking of putting in a new rad, anyone tried one, what do you think, where from?
    Thanks,
    Gary
     
  2. bhambulldog

    bhambulldog 1955 76-RoadmasterRiviera

    A properly rebuilt copper/brass will work as good.
     
  3. CameoInvicta

    CameoInvicta Well-Known Member

    A universal Ford/Chrysler unit should work. I'm running one from Jegs. Works pretty good. Usually stays under 200* even when its 100* out in the summer. If I had to do it over again, I'd go with a 2 row 1.25in tube unit from Griffin.
     
  4. jamyers

    jamyers 2 gallons of fun

    My $.02;

    If you go aluminum, shoot for a unit with 2 rows of 1" or better tubes and ignore the ebay 3- and 4-row rads - their extra (and typically smaller) rows don't cool as well, something about reduced airflow through all the cores.

    I don't know beans about '64 Rivieras, but it was worth my while to research which other make/model radiators cross-referenced when I was looking for an aluminum rad for both my '62 Ranchero and my '71 LeSabre. I've had good experiences with "Engineered Cooling Products", but a quick search doesn't show they make one for your car (but who know what cross-refs?) http://www.speedcooling.com/

    I have zero experience with Griffin radiators, but you might want to check this thread on them: http://www.v8buick.com/showthread.php?280405

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