I have used Walkers with excellent results both for SBC's and Flatheads. Sent from my iPhone using The H.A.M.B. mobile app
I really am partial to Brassworks. The one in my avatar is now 19 years old and never had a problem. Give Lee a call and just tell what you need. He is great to work with.
For the price the performance is very good for an alumium radiator, I have a Superior radiator from mt. clemmons MI great people to work with, Welded construction not epoxy like stuff from china IMHO.
Had a Walker Cobra in a '40 Ford truck with a SBC in it I did several yrs. ago never a problem. I did have to use an electric fan (not enough room for a mechanical fan). Used a "Cooling Components" fan, which pulls 2750 cfm, was total of 2 5/8" thick at the motor and came mounted in a shroud. Mounted it to the radiator frame with four screws. Just looked on Speedway and they are selling for $309.00 dollars. Pricy I know but you can not hear them running at all and the temp gauge never got over 180*. They pull about 60 amps so you need to us appropriate gauge wire and a 70 amp relay. Hope this helps.
Walker is the only way to fly! I have had one in my Deuce sedan going on 22 years,they are initially expensive but they also have a 10 year warranty and piece of mind goes a long way. HRP
I'm know Walker makes a very good radiator. Problem is they wouldn't make any changes or mods to the radiators for my '32 and '40. Now, these are Ford powered, but a friend is building a '40 with a SBC who also wanted small changes. I told him to contact Custom Auto Radiator, who made the changes I needed on mine, and they made the changes my friend needed on his as well. Very high quality copper/brass construction with pricing comparable to Walker, and they will work with you if needed.
Another Brass Works of San Louis Obispo, Cali testimony.I have had one in my 1948 Ford with Chevy 350 and air conditioning since 1990. Works as designed GREAT!
My stock '40 radiator has never let me down. 283 +.060, about 10.5 :1, 097 cam and small 1.72 intake heads, single 4 bbl. No intake shrouding, no fanside shroud, 7 blade steel mechanical fan. I've stop and go-ed along the 2 lane entry road to the Bowling Green Hot Rod Reunion passing many overheaters without worry. Against strong odds, it hasn't let me down yet. When I top it up, it pukes until the coolant level is at the top of the core, and is happy. By saying all this, I have probably hexed my next trip. vic
I've had three radiators from Superior in Mt. Clemens, MI (superiorradiator.com). An S10 Blazer w/350, mild cam, a K5 blazer w/ 406, Mutherthumpr cam and the '28 w/276 Flathead. No problems with any. They'll make to order. The '28 has a modified '34 Chevy shell, (wider than a '32 Ford). I made a plywood pattern which they matched exactly
I have a Walker and a Cooling Components fan set up just as bjinx stated he has,more than satisfied with both.
This '55 Chevy radiator has been in my '40 since the late 60's according to previous owners I've spoken to. Mild SBC. I've owner the car for 27 years and had the radiator re-cored a couple of years ago. Hope it outlasts me.
I have used Walker Radiators in several 40 Fords with small block chevy in them. I also have used a 1955 Chevy radiator in a 40 ford with a big block chevy with no problems. I also have used a Brassworks Radiator in a 1940 ford with a Chrysler Hemi in it and it ran cool.
I also used a 55 Chevrolet radiator in a 40 coupe with a 283 in for several years back in the 70's. It never ran hot.
Lots of factors enter in - what displacement engine? Stock or modified? Want to stay period correct? What sort of traffic do you drive in? I had a '39 Deluxe coupe - pretty much the same style as a '40 - with a stock 283 Chev. Ran a modified original Ford radiator for quite awhile with no problems, but when I started pulling a camper the car ran hotter. Bought a Walker, cured the issue and as far as I know it's still in the car 30 years later. Built a '39 Standard sedan and put a Walker in that one too. So yes, I'm partial to Walker. I'd still say you should talk to whatever radiator supplier you choose and get a recommendation based on what you're doing with your car. Personally, I don't think there's such a thing as "too much radiator"! BTW, welcome to the HAMB.
My '40 runs a stock mid-70s 350 with an original '40 Ford radiator with one inlet and one outlet blocked off. I will likely replace it at some point but it has worked for me.
I have Walker Rad in 2 of my 1939 Fords. The coupe has over 60,000 k and 28 years of driving. A/C and Walker with cooling components elect fan. Works well no repairs. The convertible has a Ford crate 345 Hp 302 - Walker and I pull a HD mechanical fan off the crank - like the flatheads. This really runs cool - has a 192 tstat - but runs 185 or so. My other garage project is my Dad's 1939 Ford Coupe - 327 chevy and 4 speed - with original rad. Not on the street yet, but seems good so-far .
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