Packard Cavalier Radiators and Components

Learn how to choose the best radiator for your vehicle. Our guide covers key factors to consider when selecting an aftermarket radiator for your hot rod, muscle car, or classic pickup.

How does a cooling system work? Why is your engine overheating? What parts should you be giving your attention to? This guide answers all your questions.

Does painting your radiator black affect cooling ability or is it an old wives’ tale? If painted properly your cooling system will be fine.

Learn about Model A radiator mounting. Speedway employee Tim is installing a 1932 Ford radiator on his roadster. Follow his step by step installation guide.

How to maintain coolant temperature for a Big Block Chevy engine. Installation instructions for a double pass radiator and electric fan in a 1954 Chevy Bel Air.

Rebuilding an engine? Stay organized by using a valvetrain rocker arm organizer tray while disassembling the valvetrain components. Learn some tips on why you shouldn't mix up lifters if you intend on using them again.

Tim talks about the process of adapting a full size 1932 Ford Radiator to fit in his 1929 Ford Roadster project.

We all need a little help from time to time. In this case, we had a grill shell on a 1946 Chevrolet Truck that could use some stiffening. Ride along as Heath installs support rods and rod brackets.

This tech talk reviews the advantages of swapping out a stock style down flow radiator in a '54 Bel Air with a BBC, to a double pass cross flow radiator. Kevin and Joe also discuss some of the modifications that will have to be made.

In this guide, Kevin demonstrates how to properly install an external oil cooler in his '54 Chevy Belair with a Big Block Chevy engine.