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Technical Henry J gurus.. Radiator Questions...SBC

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by plodge55aqua, Apr 29, 2014.

  1. plodge55aqua
    Joined: Jan 4, 2009
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    plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

    What are you Henry J Builder/owners using for a Rad ? Sbc engine, Turbo 350 Trans. what cutting or mods did you have to do, without hacking up to much? Thanks ...
     
  2. bulletproof1
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    from tulsa okla

    mine didnt have a core support ,so i made one out of tubing..custom radiator..
     
  3. plodge55aqua
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    plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

  4. Hemi j
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    Hemi j
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    from Colorado

    I had a custom 4 core built for my blown Hemi
     

  5. blue 49
    Joined: Dec 24, 2006
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    blue 49
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    from Iowa

    I haven't gotten to my radiator yet but I have a custom front stub and am working on a tilt front end so my options are wide open. I'm thinking about a '67 Chevelle SS 396 replacement one from Rock Auto.

    Blue
     
  6. Hooley
    Joined: Mar 13, 2004
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    I use an aluminum one for a stock car . Got it from Speedway Motors Race catalogue. It has cooled a big block and a blown small block with on issues. Oh yea its on Alky. It didn't have a core support so I built one.

    Hooley
     
  7. Beau
    Joined: Jul 2, 2009
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    I have a radiator out of a '52 Henry J that had the flathead Supersonic engine. The radiator is VERY close to the 65/65 Mustang radiator I have in my Model A. I can get photos and measurements for you. If you have a stock radiator already, I have a thread with photos, measurements and info for the 65/66 Mustang radiator.
     
  8. bobwop
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    from Arley, AL

    Speedway radiator with custom radiator support

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  9. Beau
    Joined: Jul 2, 2009
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    Both radiators have oil cooler hook ups.

    Spectra part #A1463 for Inline 6

    Depth -1.938
    Height- 16.313
    Width- 16.938

    1.25" inlet and outlet.

    Sprectra part #B130 for V8

    Depth -1.938
    Height- 16.313
    Width- 16.938

    1.5" Inlet, 1.75" outlet.

    The difference between the V8 and inline 6 is the 1.5" inlet and 1.75" outlet diameter. So the replacements for V8 and V6 are the same in dimension, but differ in outlet location and hose size.

    inline 6-

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    V8-

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    I can't find other info on the Henry J online. But the core size is close.

    Henry J

    Core 17x17
    Inlet Size 1-1/2"
    Outlet Size 1-1/2"

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  10. plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

    Thank you... the spectra looks like it might be the one...
     
  11. plodge55aqua
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    plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

    If you wouldnt mind , that would be great... we have a very crappy bunch of stores up here... auto wreckers have nothing ..
     
  12. Beau
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    I'll measure the two tomorrow. Did your car have the four or six cylinder stock?
     
  13. plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

    Hi.. The one I have, had the 4 cyl. engine.. I didnt want to cut the fire wall so the engine is on the a frame. Ill have to run a electric fan in front of the rad and move the center bar that holds up the hood latch area.. I may have to run a curved bar for support ..
     
  14. doinbad
    Joined: Sep 17, 2012
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    doinbad
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    from celina tn

    i used a 65 mustang rad for a hi po 289 3 core, lower hose is on right side trimmed off the brackets made new one to hold it from top i run electric fan in front of it no cutting or modifying the support. cools my blown 283 great
     
  15. Beau
    Joined: Jul 2, 2009
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    Yeah from what i see it will almost drop in. Both radiators I posted will work they're both three core. Just find the one with hoses that fit your application. Auto zone stocks them.
     

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  16. plodge55aqua
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    plodge55aqua
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    from Alberta

    Thank you... Couldnt help but notice the writing on the Ruler..
     

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