Aaron Posted March 1, 2012 Share Posted March 1, 2012 Figured I would post some details about the radiator I ended up grabbing from Autozone. The description the store has on file for this product is incorrect, http://www.autozone.com/autozone/parts/S...66534_4648_5281 It turned out to be exactly as this described, http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/produits/specifications/CU165 Now I read all kinds of forums and stuff on the net last night saying some products are not very good quality. I figured I would give it a shot since it turned out to copper/metal instead of aluminum and plastic tanks. There is a strange nipple on the passanger side that I have no clue what to hook to it. Maybe the 454 custom really did have something that went there. I just capped it off with heater bypass covers and a hose clamp. I bent a section of the support core and put down some extra rubber I had. It's not the nicest install, but it will do until I get back. I spent less than $200 and it's a four core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 1, 2012 Author Share Posted March 1, 2012 Guess I got lucky on this one. Reply from my email last night - "Hi Sir, The late version of CU165 is aluminum, the picture and specs on Spectra website has to be redone." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400hpmonte Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Hello; I have seen that "strange nipple on the passanger side" used it trucks. The return hose from heater core was attached to this nipple. I don't recall seeing them used in cars, but possibly in full sized with a/c. We've just plugged it just like you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7tonemonte Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thats just a universal one, its fine to just plug it if your not interested in keeping a stock appearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo's70MCs Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 Seville's used same style radiators you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron Posted March 8, 2012 Author Share Posted March 8, 2012 You guys have any close up pictures of what I real 454/402 72 core support and top metal piece look like? I'm trying to figure out how the top metal piece with 3 bolts in it was deep enough to hold rubber mounts that could actually fit over the radiator. I had to rig mine up and still don't have it fully secured with the top piece. The bottom area of the core support must have been a little diffenret also compared to the small block one. I made sure I had no metal on metal contact and it should be good enough till I get back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 A lot or manufacturers are making multi use applications for their parts. They fit multiple applications and maintain less of a product line, and inventory space, saving $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monte70car Posted March 8, 2012 Share Posted March 8, 2012 I brought a radiator for a 93 chevy pickup for Monte fits good its an alum center with plastic tanks on the side. I did run my return hose to the radiator vs the intake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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