I have followed up on some the leads that you guys have given me. Just Recently, U.S, Radiators appears to offer a superior rad unit, however, the Hex-nut dimple thing, for the upper tank, is not there. ...It is round.
Called Phil Reed's place and was told that the hex-nut impression is not as crisp as the original, but is there. The supplier is in California and would be shipped within ±10 days. Not sure if the end "Super" product, claimed by US Radiators, is available elswhere at this time.
Email to U.S Radiators
Question: Application is for a 1962 Impala SS - 409. Need Best Cooling unit, yet must have some authenticity. The upper tank that you have available must have the hexagon- impressions-dimples?
Answer: OUR RADIATOR HAS THE DIMPLES YET THEY ARE NOT HEXAGON , THEY ARE ROUND.
Question: A "Harrison" relief is also preferred but I'm told you don't have that available.
Answer: CORRECT, IT IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Question: How much?
Answer: $277.00 to $371.00. We offer 3 different types of cores, "Standard" 4 row, "High Efficiency" 4 row (same cooling capacity as a 5 row), "Optima" 4 row (same cooling capacity as a 6 row core)
Question?Statement: The vehicle will be undergoing some upgrades to horsepower. Heads, cam, compression, etc. Will this 4-core Superflow rad be OK? I will not be racing at the strip. But will stand on it from time to time and might get caught up in traffic from time to time. A comfort level will be ±180-190 degrees all around.
Answer: THE OPTIMA WILL, EVEN THE HIGH EFFICIENCY WILL DO AS WELL.
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Question: Can this unit do that?
Answer: YES
Checked out their web site, read through the verbiage, and had a quick response to my inquiries. So far...so good.
Related Comments?
I'm leaning towards the "Optima- 4 Row".
RCE1962.