whalemstr or Dan's FSR radiator replacement for 67 Dodge A-100

First and foremost, I want to thank whalemstr or Dan for doing all the hard work of sending FSR the radiator dimensions. And now, I want to share my radiator replacement with the group. Called FSR radiator and spoke with Garry Bell and told him to send me Dan's radiator for a 1967 Dodge A-100. He knew exactly what I wanted. He said they were a little busy but would get on it soon and I would see it the end of next week. I emailed the next Monday and asked if they would send me an email when it shipped and got a quick response that the radiator should be delivered that day!!! I am extremely impressed with FSRs professionalism and it is rare for a company to exceed expectations now a days. The radiator is a thing of beauty and works wonderfully for these toasters on wheels. Just trimmed a bit from the tabs and fit like a glove. The only difference from mine as to whalemstr's photos is that they actually tipped up the discharge at the bottom to reproduce the factory angle. I was also shocked when they quoted the 2012 price of $425.00. I cannot say enough about FSR radiators. Highly recommend if you need a radiator.http://www.fsrproducts.com/

Nice!

very nice. Fits like a glove, gotta like that.

Looks awesome! Good price too! I had my old one recored to a three row and it came in at $400 and some change.

Tom

If someone lives close to the FSR shop than he should take an old A100 rad to them and ask if they could make a custom fit version of the radiator,they probably wouldnt say no.

And when the word starts spreading over here and otherwise they would probably have some more work to do.
at least i would order one immidiately.

asked for an custom fit made 3 row aluminium radiator over here in Finland and the price was 877 dollars...

so i took my leaking radiator to the repair shop to get it fixed.
it shouldnt be too expensive, its not the core that leaks, it just has a crack under the upper waterhose and its sweating, but well see how it goes...

I modified a horizontal aluminum radiator to be a vertical one. I also added all the dimensions so now it's the biggest possible and I have no cooling issues whatsoever.

Henrik- Yeah Dan a.k.a whalemstr contacted FSR with the dimension from the factory radiator for them to create this custom radiator. The only thing you need to do is trim the ears at the top and drill 4 holes and it is basically a drop in install. Inlets and Outlets are right on. Before Dan contacted FSR, the only thing that was close was the tug radiator offered by FSR that wasn't a direct fit but still works with use of your old side brackets and different hoses. For those that do not have cooling issues, I am happy that it is not a problem for you. If you need a radiator for a A-100, this is the probably the cheapest and least modifications for a new part option. Recores are close to this price but you still are useing the old tanks. I have found NOS radiators on Ebay, but they go for around $700.00.

Also, the FSR two core radiators cores are the width of the tanks. The passages are about 3 times as wide as the factory passages. This alone makes for a huge improvement over factory and I have read studies where 2 cores may outperform 3 and 4 cores. Food for thought.

I'm going to be adding one of these when I drop in my new motor. I'm in GA so heat is always an issue during the summer months.

I'm planning on adding a high flow water pump, stat and some other items as well.

I know there is a lot of stuff out there but I read a write up about all kinds of cooling things people have tried and documented what worked and didn’t work. One thing was the high flow water pump. Too much flow could cause overheating. If the liquid does not spend adequate time in the radiator and does not cool down enough before it exits, you are on your way to a heat soaked system. I wish I have a link to the write up. It was very good. It talked about the low cfm fans that sound like they are working but really are just disturbing air flow and also how a 4 core radiator raised his engine temps higher than a 2 core. If someone knows the write up, please post the link.

i used the tutorial posts and images to replace radiator on my 67 a108.
FSR customer service OUTSTANDING!!!! Radiators OUTSTANDING!!!! price very fair and worth every penny.
very few modifications easy to replace fits fantastic,looks great and cools fantastic.
added electric fan - put on a timer switch from homedepot (idea from this site)" burger Fan"
had van for 6 months and i am greatful to all who have helped me .

I think this might be the thread you were referring to on cooling.


[url=Keeping a V-8 Conversion Cool]Keeping a V-8 Conversion Cool[/url]

hometeam- I too am exceedingly happy with the radiator and happy I do not have to watch the temperature gauge.

Yes vanny, that is the exact write up. Thanks for posting a link to the thread. Alot of good information there.

Makes me want to get one, for my Sportsman!

Westcoastvanner- You would not regret it.

Am i wrong or right,  doesn't the radiators have some small differences between the 6cyl and the V8? If i don't recall wrong, the lower hose would be pointing upwards, at least in the original one.
I am about to contact fsr and ask of they still makes them but isnt this model for the slant 6?
Or does it fit both 6 and 8 cyl engines?

Another unrelated question, what was needed to be removed for removal of radiator and front doghouse? Engine wiring harness? Speedo cable? Do you have AT - shifter cable?

To get the front piece off tou need to remove the side pieces of the doghouse and handbrake lever and radiator fan. If i remember right. Can't remember if the shroud was possible to be removed before the front piece is off. I do not have an extra at shifter cable

Henrik wrote:Am i wrong or right,  doesn't the radiators have some small differences between the 6cyl and the V8? If i don't recall wrong, the lower hose would be pointing upwards, at least in the original one.
I am about to contact fsr and ask of they still makes them but isnt this model for the slant 6?
Or does it fit both 6 and 8 cyl engines?

I looked at my radiator that is for a 318 and the lower hose fitting is on the left side and the drain petcock is on the right which is opposite of the one pictured for the 6 cylinder. Also you are correct in that the lower hose fitting is angled upward.

If you contact FSR and get one for a V8 please post the part number as I also am interested.

Thanks guys!
I love mine too!!!
I still have to put a timer and a temperature relay on mine, but I am not an electrical guy at all! LOL
I just remember to turn the electric fan on when I come to a stop or am puttering around.
I mostly never worry about it getting too hot anymore!

I also took the factory fan out of mine - no need...