Menu

Shop

Garage

Cart

Account

Product Summary

Universal Fit, Single Pass Radiator Style, Aluminum

  • High quality all aluminum construction suitable for racing or high performance street use
  • Radiator core features two rows of 1” aluminum tubes, which cool better than 5 rows of traditional copper tubes
  • Furnace-brazed construction is more durable and improves performance vs traditional epoxy construction with no end take crimps/gaskets to fail
  • Traditional small block Chevy/big block Chevy radiator hose fittings (1.5” driver side upper inlet, 1.75” passenger side lower outlet)
  • Single and double electric cooling fans with universal fan shrouds available for a total cooling solution
See more details

Key Specs

Radiator StyleSingle Pass
Radiator Flow DirectionCrossflow
Material TypeAluminum
Inlet LocationUpper driver side
Outlet LocationLower passenger side
See more specs

Need To Know

Quick and Easy Returns

Return Policy

Details

  • A premium build quality, lightweight, aluminum performance radiator for any budget
  • Furnace-brazed construction is more durable than epoxy and gasket construction
  • Traditional Chevy 1.5-inch driver side upper inlet, and 1.75-inch passenger side lower outlet
  • Two rows of 1-inch aluminum tubes cool better than 5 rows of traditional copper tubes
  • Dense fin structure improves airflow and adds rigidity to radiator core
  • 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
  • All radiator widths are 19 inches tall to fit a variety of street and race applications
  • Efficient, yet simple single-pass crossflow design with 2.25-inch core thickness
  • Basic design for DIY universal fit applications, with the focus on engine cooling
  • Radiator mounting brackets, insulators, radiator cap, and shroud sold separately

Performance Under Pressure, Lap After Lap, Mile After Mile

Our line of universal crossflow aluminum Chevy radiators makes it easy for budget-minded racers to get a professional-quality, no compromises aluminum racing radiator. Constructed of lightweight, 100 percent aluminum, each radiator assembly is fully furnace brazed for maximum durability and performance. Unlike lower cost or OEM radiators, there are no epoxy and gaskets used in the radiator’s construction here! Epoxy acts as an insulator, causing radiators to heat unevenly, and this stress combined with the vibration from racing can cause epoxy seals to crack 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. Fully furnace brazed construction also means no crimped on end tanks with an O-ring seal to fail that can put you out of the race or on a flatbed ride home.

We welded a CNC machined billet filler neck to our radiator’s end tank for a strong seal under high pressures that will outperform cast filler necks. The billet filler neck is designed with an industry standard 1-5/8-inch inner cap diameter so that you can use any off the shelf radiator cap with the pressure rating you need for racing or street use (yes, these radiators work great for engine swaps, custom builds, and more for street use applications). An 1/8-inch NPT overflow port is machined into the billet filler neck to accommodate the included 1/4-inch hose barb fitting included. This port can be used for a simple overflow tank for racing, or a more street friendly recirculating recovery tank system.

Maximum Cooling Ability for Your Race Car, Street Car, or Muscle Truck

Our single pass design uses two rows of 1-inch wide aluminum tubes which have more surface area than similar design 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 through the core, and has more surface area to transfer and shed heat. The core is 2.25 inches thick, a perfect balance of maximizing directed airflow and heat transfer. The crossflow 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 internal transmission cooler maximizes cooling efficiency. Mounting an external transmission cooler will be necessary for automatic equipped cars and trucks.

Multiple Widths Available Means We Have a Radiator That Fits Your Small or Big Chevy V8

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 (measured outside tank-to-outside tank) of 22-, 24-, 26-, 28-, or 31-inches and all are 19 inches tall. We offer universal insulated mounting brackets in steel and aluminum which support or clamp to the tanks top and bottom, as well as shrouds for electric and mechanical fans, or pre-made single fan/shroud kits and dual fan/shroud kits This radiator features the traditional Chevy hose fitting configuration with a 1.5-inch driver side upper inlet, and 1.75-inch passenger side lower outlet.

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

Aluminum Electric Fan Shroud Kits available:

  • Single fan kit for 22, 24, 26, 28, 31, and 33" radiator # 917-5021
  • Double fan kit for 28, 31, and 33" radiator # 917-5022

Specifications

KEY SPECS
MFG. Part #
BrandSpeedway Motors
Radiator StyleSingle Pass
Radiator Flow DirectionCrossflow
Material TypeAluminum
Inlet LocationUpper driver side
Outlet LocationLower passenger side
Row Quantity2
Tube Size1.00"
Overall Width Range
Overall Width
Overall Height Range19.00" to 19.99"
Overall Height19"
Overall Thickness
Core Width Range
Core Width
Core Height Range18.00" to 18.99"
Core Height18"
Core Thickness2.25"
FinishNatural
Cooling FanNot Included
Transmission CoolerNo
Shroud IncludedNo
Radiator Cap IncludedNo
GENERAL
Filler Neck Height1"
Inlet Size1.5
Tube Count2
Outlet Size1.75
Tube StyleCrossflow
Fan IncludedNo
Filler Neck LocationRight Side
NotesUSES 91611040 1/8-27 NPT ALUMINUM HOSE NIPPLE
Sold in QuantityEach
Mounting Bracket IncludedNo

Ratings & Reviews

4.8

398 Reviews

Overall Assessment

Customers find the product reliable and durable, having made repeated purchases over the years. Its well-constructed design efficiently prevents overheating, even in intense heat scenarios, emphasizing its superior cooling efficiency. The radiators are compatible with a range of vehicles, though some mention a bit of fabrication required for certain types. The absence of a drain is not a deal-breaker for most. Customers specifically recommend the product for its cooling capabilities in derby and track cars, noting its resilience under frequent use. Overall, users are satisfied with its functionality, quality, and value for money, frequently choosing it over other options in similar price ranges.

4.8

398 reviews

5

328

4

63

3

4

2

1

1

2

Most Liked Positive Review

5.0

Amazing bang for your buck

I'm thoroughly impressed with what I got for the price. I used one of the universal Chevy radiators as a custom application in a vintage BMW. It is easily double the size of my factory unit and the cooling has greatly improved. The finish on the radiator is great, the welds look fantastic, and it showed up packed very well in perfect shape. And the icing on the cake was the price! I paid a third of what I would have expected to for such a nice part. Definitely recommending Speedway Motors to anybody in the market for a radiator upgrade or track parts.

Most Liked Negative Review

3.0

Ok for the money

I'm on my second one. The first one leaked around the filler neck. m I had already changed the lower hose connection because of the weird angle so I couldn't send it back. Trying a new one. Hope it lasts. For $115 it's worth a try. Put it in a 50 chevy truck with and s-10 frame conversion. Size is great but the lower angle of the hose hook up does not work and has to be cut off and changed.

Filter by Ratings

Speedway radiator

4.0

24 days ago

Radiator

Omaha Nebraska

Verified

Good quality but needs petcock to drain.

Would Recommend

It's a good radiator

4.0

3 months ago

Radiator

Omaha

Verified

It's a good radiator but needs a petcock installed to drain it. Not a fan of that. Other than that it's good for the money.

Would Recommend

Good price

5.0

6 months ago

Jason

Mariposa, ca

Verified

Exactly what I needed and a great price for a good quality 👌 radiator. Highly recommend.

Would Recommend

I would buy this product again

5.0

6 months ago

Cracker

Kerrville, Texas

Verified

I installed it in a '57 Chevy Bel Air hot rod

Would Recommend

would buy again..have 2

4.0

7 months ago

LT

las vegas

Verified

cools great ,big block and small block-chevy

Would Recommend

Radiator came as expected !!!

5.0

9 months ago

Ozzy

Eyota, MN

Verified

Fit right in. The measurements of the radiator on Speedway website were right on. Made for easy install because I planned around the numbers.

Would Recommend

Perfect Fit

5.0

12 months ago

Stitches

Filer, ID.

Verified

I used this in my 79 CJ-7 V-8 conversion and it was great.

Would Recommend

Radiator

5.0

a year ago

Radiator

Omaha Nebraska

Verified

Product works as it should!

Would Recommend

Yes

4.0

a year ago

Elmer

British columbia

Verified

Should not use box with auto loc bottom not secure enuff for shipping ,. Tape it bottom busted on loc,.

Would Recommend

I will use this product again I'm sure

5.0

a year ago

Phycotic

Camden oh

Verified

I recommend this product good fit well made

Would Recommend

Load More Reviews

Showing 10 of 398 reviews

Customer Impersonation Script