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85_600
08-03-2006, 07:18 PM
In my 600? Would this cool things off enough or am I looking for trouble.

I'm thinking about getting one to help with the stock IC install. I've noticed that they are rather "skinny" and seem to be a good fit, with some brackets, for adding the stock IC.

Any thoughts on this?

Thanks,
Paul

JDAWG
08-03-2006, 07:30 PM
last one i seen looked pretty good it was about as wide as a t2 but way to tall

85_600
08-03-2006, 07:39 PM
last one i seen looked pretty good it was about as wide as a t2 but way to tall

Crap! I forgot about the "tall" deal. Yeah, the height would be taller than a car...Hmmm off to scratch my head again :o

85_600
08-03-2006, 08:21 PM
Well, using Advanced Auto's website for info, here are the dimensions of the two radiators:

89 Turbo MiniVan:

* Dimensions: 16 3/4" x 16 1/8" x 1"
* Rows: 1
* Tank Inlet: 2 1/4" x 16 3/4"
* Tank Outlet: 2 1/4" x 16 3/4"
* Hose Inlet: 1 1/4"; Top Right
* Hose Outlet: 1 1/4"; Bottom Left
* TOC:
* EOC:
* Construction: Plastic Tank Aluminum Core
* Comments: Sensor Fitting with Plug on Bottom Tank

85 Dodge 600:

* Dimensions: 22 3/8" x 15 3/8" x 1 1/4"
* Rows: 2
* Tank Inlet: 1 7/8" x 16 3/8"
* Tank Outlet: 1 7/8" x 16 3/8"
* Hose Inlet: 1-1 1/4"; Top Right
* Hose Outlet: 1 1/4-1 1/2"; Bottom Left
* TOC: 8"
* EOC:
* Construction: Plastic Tank Copper Brass Core
* Comments: Heater Return Line & Sensor Fitting with Plug on RH Tank

They are not all that much bigger. Any opinions on this? Would one really fit with not hanging too low? It looks that way but I'm not much for gauging distance by reading..:o

Thanks,
Paul

JDAWG
08-03-2006, 08:25 PM
well it sits on your lower rad crossmember, basically yea i gues you squeeze an inch in but that means cutting into your lower rad support

85_600
08-03-2006, 08:32 PM
well it sits on your lower rad crossmember, basically yea i gues you squeeze an inch in but that means cutting into your lower rad support

Possibly seems worth it, for only $80 NEW...I'll have to look into this..Maybe something new for people wanting a smaller rad...

Thanks!
Paul

Turbulence
08-03-2006, 08:34 PM
Depends how much room there is above your stock rad. Any way you can measure the distance from the top of the stock rad to the hood with the hood closed?

Martin
89 Horizon

85_600
08-03-2006, 08:37 PM
Depends how much room there is above your stock rad. Any way you can measure the distance from the top of the stock rad to the hood with the hood closed?

Martin
89 Horizon

Shouldn't be any problem with the head off right now. I do need to jack it up again to pop #2 out so, Yeah I could. I think I know what you're getting at: Bump the rad up some so there is a "little up here" and a "little down there".

That sounds like a plan:thumb:

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