Put a Champion 526 radiator in a 71 swinger?
Honestly, unless the cost is an issue, I HIGHLY recommend the 26" radiator with the Contour Fans.
Not sure if I'm doing the quote thing right or not. I could afford to do the contour fan route, but if I didn't need to spend twice as much replacing the radiator I would rather spend the extra on longer rear wheel studs, subframe connectors, and a tranny hoop. Stuff like that. This mopar hobby is more like an obsession. drag racing coming up again here in a couple of months and we have a long season here in the desert. Through October. I am definitely NOT complaining. I spent an average of about 300 dollars a week on my cars and drag racing last year, not to mention purchasing the 440 dart. I am trying to be more responsible LOL.
Trying to buy a truck and trailer this year. Kind of hard on the drivetrain with 391 posi, and $90 in gas driving to the track each week. This new motor is 11:1. not looking to drive it that far.
Point is. Probably contour fan is money well spent. May end up kicking myself if I don't do it. Could always ad it later if I need it . long term plan is paying off house fast then I will have lots more $ for hotrodding!!! Seems like a reasonable life plan to me.