Radiator Question

[Ohiowoodchuck]

So I messed up on my recent wtb ad looking for a 22'' radiator, my car is/was supposed to be equipped with a 19'' radiator, which is part number 3692926 and i happened to find one with a part number of 2998947, will this one work. Thanks for the help.

 

[pschlosser]

Why, yes, I think that would. a 1970-71 Barracuda 19-incher should bolt in just fine to a 1974 Barracuda equipped with the same-sized (opening) radiator.

 

[Xcudame]

If I remember correctly, they only made two radiator opening sizes in E-Bodies - 22" and 26". The 19" radiator has a big wide flange on one side to " fill the hole" on the 22" opening. But the radiator you go will work. But if it was mine, I'd put a 22" radiator in it. But your car, your money!

 

[Chryco Psycho]

Assuming the inlet & outlet are in the correct position it should bolt in fine & work , I agree why not use the 22"

 

[pschlosser]

a 1970 barracuda convertible with a 318-2 I abused and drove the life out of back in the 1980s, never seemed to get close to overheating with its 19-incher (without A/C)

 

[Ohiowoodchuck]

Thanks men. Just wanted to clarify I haven’t had any luck finding a 22” model. I went to buy a new one today and lo and behold no one offered a 74 radiator. So I pulled out that parts catalog and got my number and that’s when I discovered the 19’’ model. I did find an early 70’s model like I mentioned earlier but now I’ll just order a 22’’ small block one for a 72’ model. As always thanks for the clarification.

 

[Gumby]

Just out of curiosity, are you sure your Cuda didn't come with a 26" radiator? If that's the case, then the yoke is wider.

If it came with a 318 without A/C, it came with the 19" radiator. If it came with a 318 and with A/C or with the Max Cooling package (whatever that is), it came with a 26" radiator.

 

[Ohiowoodchuck]

Just out of curiosity, are you sure your Cuda didn't come with a 26" radiator? If that's the case, then the yoke is wider.

If it came with a 318 without A/C, it came with the 19" radiator. If it came with a 318 and with A/C or with the Max Cooling package (whatever that is), it came with or 26" radiator.

It actually came with a 19” but them are next to impossible to find so I was going to put a 22” in it. My core support measures out for a 22” radiator opening.

 

[Gumby]

Cool, well my fan shroud will work, but I'd grab it now before you miss out on that too. I'm in talks with someone from the B-Bodies forum about it right now.