Hey All,
Looking to replace my radiator asap this spring and since I've never done one before I thought I'd ask in the hopes that someone may have a similar setup.
I currently have a Chrysler 2898 038 18398 (18x22, no a/c) which appears functionally identical to the Cold Case MOP751A. In chatting with the CC rep this morning he did mention it would be thicker than the stock one (which I hadn't considered for some reason) at 3". It appears the current rad is around 2" and the fixed-blade fan is 1" away now so this concerns me greatly. However, it also appears that with the brackets the original sticks out several inches from the frame, does anyone know if the CC rads fit more flush with the frame to accommodate the extra thickness? I don't have any fabrication options so this needs to be a drop-in replacement. I'm not knowledgeable enough to go messing around with different fan options either.
The goal is to improve cooling enough to attend maybe a parade or two without seeing uncomfortable needle creep while sitting. It has an electric fan as well now but that is marginal help at best.
Thanks!
Looking to replace my radiator asap this spring and since I've never done one before I thought I'd ask in the hopes that someone may have a similar setup.
I currently have a Chrysler 2898 038 18398 (18x22, no a/c) which appears functionally identical to the Cold Case MOP751A. In chatting with the CC rep this morning he did mention it would be thicker than the stock one (which I hadn't considered for some reason) at 3". It appears the current rad is around 2" and the fixed-blade fan is 1" away now so this concerns me greatly. However, it also appears that with the brackets the original sticks out several inches from the frame, does anyone know if the CC rads fit more flush with the frame to accommodate the extra thickness? I don't have any fabrication options so this needs to be a drop-in replacement. I'm not knowledgeable enough to go messing around with different fan options either.
The goal is to improve cooling enough to attend maybe a parade or two without seeing uncomfortable needle creep while sitting. It has an electric fan as well now but that is marginal help at best.
Thanks!