NazztyMonte Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 I bought a brand new 31x19, When I shut my hood it hits without even puting the cap on. Now im debating cutting the radiator support and fabricating a tray I can mount an inch lower to get it all to work. Has anyone running aluminum radiators had this problem ? Quote
71monteme Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 what brand rad is it? i have a Northern Rad with the neck at a 45 degree angle. no problem here. got it on ebay a few years back for $219 when they first came out. thanh Quote
NazztyMonte Posted October 11, 2007 Author Posted October 11, 2007 Yeah , I think my neck is the problem. I think the Monte needs the 45 degree angle and mine it straight. Quote
dbreese Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 x2 with Thahn. Bought mine from Northern off of ebay and it had the 45 degree neck Can you return your rad? I've had zero issues with the Northern and the quality is top notch and it has been almost 5 years. David Quote
680HPStroker Posted October 11, 2007 Posted October 11, 2007 Two words BeCool and Griffin. You may not have a drag car, but go to the races and see what people use due to the fact that these two companies radiators cool the best, are application specific, and hold up for a very long time. Quote
NazztyMonte Posted October 15, 2007 Author Posted October 15, 2007 Mine is a Nothern. I just noticed it on the side of the tank. My next question is, could someone please measure from the bottom of the Radiator support to the top of it. Mine measures 18" and my radiator is 19.5 tall. Quote
bills70monte Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 Wow, at least I'm not the only guy that has happened to. I had just ordered a new aluminum radiator 3 weeks ago, 31x19" and had the same problem. I sent it back and ordered one off ebay from the guy in California. Hopefully it will be right, 34"x18 1/2". Good luck. Bill Quote
502ci Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 My next question is, could someone please measure from the bottom of the Radiator support to the top of it. Mine measures 18" and my radiator is 19.5 tall. I can't measure mine as it is no longer stock but my "original" radiator measures 18 1/2" if that is any help Quote
71monteme Posted October 16, 2007 Posted October 16, 2007 Mine is a Nothern. I just noticed it on the side of the tank. My next question is, could someone please measure from the bottom of the Radiator support to the top of it. Mine measures 18" and my radiator is 19.5 tall. you got the universal one, call them back and get the one with the 45 degree fill neck. i did the same thing when i ordered mine, they had no problem exchange for the right one. thanh Quote
Guest caddycarlo Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 from the tray to the bolt in plate at the top is like 19.5 but I agree with needing a 45 degree at the cap to keep the overall hight down ...... your other choice if you have a lot into the rad is to make a new lower support and lower the rad in the car just a little . Quote
montecrazy1971 Posted January 13, 2008 Posted January 13, 2008 Can you give me the item# for the ones off of ebay Quote
bills70monte Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Hey Rick, item # 200190299914. This is the one I put it in, fits perfectly. Car runs 170-180 on the highway and 190 on street. Looks good too. Good luck, Bill Quote
montecrazy1971 Posted January 14, 2008 Posted January 14, 2008 Thanks alot i'm going to try and order one right now. Quote
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