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Griffin Radiators 4-242BX-AAX 1942-48 Ford Aluminum Radiator, Chevy V8

Price:$649.99
Aluminum 1942-1948 Ford Radiator - Chevy Engine
Price:
$649.99
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Item #:
91734242
Item Details:
For cars originally equipped with a V8 engine. If the car originally had an inline 6, the radiator is significantly more narrow.
Griffin Radiators 4-242BX-AAX 1942-48 Ford Aluminum Radiator, Chevy V8
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  • Griffin Radiators 4-242BX-AAX 1942-48 Ford Aluminum Radiator, Chevy V8
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Griffin Aluminum radiators give superior cooling over a brass/copper radiator. Features 2 rows of 1" tubes furnace brazed into the core which provides 40% greater tube-to-fin contact over a copper/brass radiator.

  • Built-in HD automatic transmission oil cooler
  • Hood support brackets are included
  • Brackets on side for gille shell
  • Brackets on top for support rods
  • 1/2" NPT bung for temp switch
Griffin Chevy Engine Radiator Chart (GIF)

Learn more about how radiators work and selecting the proper radiator for your vehicle by reading our tech article. Radiator Cooling Performance. 

  • 91734242
    MFG. Part #
    4-242BX-AAX
    Overall Width
    20.000"
    Overall Height
    25.500" (25 1/2")
    Overall Thickness
    4.250" (4 1/4")
    Core Width
    19.000"
    Core Height
    18.500" (18 1/2")
    Core Thickness
    2.250" (2 1/4")
    Inlet Location
    Centered
    Filler Neck Height
    1.000"
    Outlet Location
    Lower Right
    Inlet Size
    1.500" (1 1/2")
    Outlet Size
    1.750" (1 3/4")
    Tube Size
    1.000"
    Tube Style
    Downflow
    Radiator Style
    Single Pass
    Row Quantity
    Dual
    Transmission Cooler
    Yes
    Material Type
    Aluminum
    Finish
    Natural
    Sold in Quantity
    Each
    Notes
    1/4" NPT fittings for transmission cooler. 1.75" mounting tabs on both sides. 1/2" NPT sensor fitting. 1/4" NPT drain fitting.
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