Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

[Terry C.]

Could someone tell me what radiator would be correct for a 1960 270 hp 2x4 /Duntov cam. Is it Aluminum and does it have a separate expansion tank? Thanks in advance.

[Joe L.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Could someone tell me what radiator would be correct for a 1960 270 hp 2x4 /Duntov cam. Is it Aluminum and does it have a separate expansion tank? Thanks in advance.

Terry-----


What year? The 270 HP 2X4 was in use for 1957-61.

[Jerry C.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Dewitts makes a great radiator for 1960. It is aluminum and has the surge tank built into the top. You can get it dated.

[Jim D.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

It should have an aluminum "top tank" radiator. Be advised that this rad. requires a different support.
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[Terry C.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

it is a 1960

[Jim L.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Go back to the CF thread you started. Tom DeWitt has provided the definitive answer.

[Terry C.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

thanks all..DeWitts Direct Fit Radiators it is.

[Jim D.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

thanks all..DeWitts Direct Fit Radiators it is.

The Restoration Rad. is the one you want, not the Direct Fit. https://www.dewitts.com/collections/...ation-radiator

[Terry C.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Do you know if this radiator requires a different core support and shrouds?

[Jim D.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Do you know if this radiator requires a different core support and shrouds?

The shroud is the same for all radiators. The core support is different for the top tank rad. The support for the top tank rad. has a drain hole on the drivers side and the top brace juts forward an inch or so. On the regular support, the drain hole is on the pass. side and the top brace is perfectly straight.
Top tank support:
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Regular:
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Also, a top tank rad. requires the use of a hood that has a step in the lower edge for clearance of the tank. You can see the difference in the two middle hoods in this pic.
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[Terry C.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

Jim, thank you very much for all the information and photos.

[Loren L.]

Re: Correct radiator for 270HP, 2x4 engine

I think that you might also find that the brass radiator extends deeper than 300 - or is that 300 270 HP cars - than Tom indicates. I am aware of a very original 1700 VIn car original to the Phoenix area with a brass radiator setup.