Speedway Chevy SBC/BBC Universal Aluminum Radiator, 22 Inch Wide

Our line of universal crossflow aluminum Chevy radiators make it easy for budget-minded racers to get a professional-quality, no compromises aluminum racing radiator.

Performs Under Pressure

Constructed of lightweight, 100% aluminum, we furnace braze the radiator assembly for maximum durability and performance, no epoxy and gaskets here! Epoxy acts as an insulator, causing radiators to heat unevenly, and this stress combined with the vibration from racing can break epoxy seals and leak or separate over time. Furnace brazing minimizes fatigue from the rapid heating and cooling cycles. Since all the metal parts are fused together with a metal joint, they conduct heat evenly between the tanks and the rest of the assembly, preventing uneven expansion between the fused pieces, keeping the joint strong. 

We welded a billet filler neck for a strong seal under high pressures that will outperform cast filler necks with an industry standard 1-5/8” inner cap diameter and a 1/8” NPT overflow port. 

Maximum Cooling Performance

Our single pass design uses two rows of 1” wide aluminum tubes which have more surface area than copper radiators, cooling the same as five rows of copper tubes.  

A dense fin structure adds an additional layer of strength to the support tubes, better directs air flow and has more area to transfer heat. The core is 2.25”, a perfect balance of maximizing directed airflow and heat transfer. The cross-flow design allows the radiator cap to be mounted on the low-pressure (suction) side of the system, minimizing pressure on the neck assembly, especially in high-RPM usage. This radiator is built for one purpose, cooling your engine. No transmission cooler maximizes cooling efficiency.

Easy to Configure, Multiple Sizes

Our universal radiator isn’t made for any one specific car or truck, but we offer options to make it fit your race car or custom project. Since we didn’t add mounting brackets, this means you can easily adapt our radiator to any build. We feature widths (outside tank-to-outside tank) of 22, 24, 26, 28, or 31-inch (measured tank-to-tank) and all are 19” tall. We offer universal insulated mounting brackets which clamp to the core and tanks, as well as shrouds for electric and mechanical fans, or pre-made fan/shroud kits. This radiator is in the traditional Chevy configuration with a 1.5” driver side upper inlet, and 1.75” passenger side lower outlet.

A top flight aluminum racing radiator is now within any budget with our line of Universal Crossflow Aluminum Radiators. 

Features

• A professional quality, lightweight, all-aluminum racing radiator at any budget
• Furnace-brazed construction is more durable and improves performance vs. epoxy and gasket construction
• Two-rows of 1” aluminum tubes cool better than 5 rows of traditional copper tubes
• Dense fin structure improves airflow and adds rigidity
• Billet aluminum filler neck guarantees a long-lasting seal under high pressures
• Widths (outside tank-to-outside tank) of 22, 24, 26, 28, or 31-inch available, 19 inches tall to fit a variety of applications
• Single-pass, cross-flow design with 2.25” core 
• Basic design for universal fit and focus on engine cooling 
• Traditional Chevy 1.5” driver side upper inlet, and 1.75” passenger side lower outlet
• Radiator Mounting Bracket and Pads sold seperately 

Aluminum Fan Shroud Kits available:

For 22" radiator, fan shroud kit # 917-4020

For 24" radiator, fan shroud kit # 917-4024

For 26" radiator, fan shroud kit # 917-4021

For 28" radiator, fan shroud kit # 917-4022

For 31" radiator, fan shroud kit # 917-4023

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