1964-1967 Pontiac GTO Radiator for LS and LT Engine Swaps
For street and track swaps of LS or LT engines into a 1964-1967 Pontiac GTO, maintaining stable temperatures under varied driving conditions is essential. Featuring a 17.5 inch tall aluminum core matched to factory dimensions and preinstalled dual fans, it delivers a direct drop in fit without trimming or extra brackets. Constructed in the USA from top grade aluminum, this radiator pairs sturdy light weight with rapid heat rejection and corrosion resistance. With constant airflow even in stop and go traffic, you get worry free performance whether cruising downtown or pushing your GTO on the strip.
Drop in Fitment that Aligns with Factory Core Dimensions
The 17.5 inch core height matches the original radiator opening on 1964-1967 Pontiac GTOs, allowing you to install the unit without trimming sheet metal or fabricating custom brackets. This precise dimension preserves clearance around manual transmission components and steering linkages, ensuring coolant lines and hoses route as intended. By maintaining factory spacing, the radiator sits flush against the support structure, minimizing vibration and stress on mounting points. This alignment also promotes consistent coolant distribution through every tube row, maximizing the surface area available for heat transfer and preventing localized hot spots.
Lightweight Aluminum Construction for Rapid Heat Exchange
Crafted entirely from high quality aluminum, both the core and end tanks deliver exceptional thermal conductivity while resisting corrosion over years of service. Aluminum's low mass reduces front end weight, which can improve vehicle balance and handling under high-load conditions. The alloy's superior heat rejection properties draw heat away from coolant at a fraction of the time needed by conventional copper cores. Additionally, aluminum end tanks and tube walls withstand repeated expansion and contraction cycles, providing reliable performance without cracking or warping.
Dual Fan Assembly Maintaining Airflow in Urban and Track Conditions
Two high capacity fans are preinstalled for consistent airflow, even when the vehicle is idling or crawling through traffic. This dual fan configuration pulls air evenly across the entire 17.5 inch core, eliminating dead zones that can lead to engine overheating on the strip or at show stops. Fans engage automatically to meet the cooling demands of LS and LT powerplants, and arrive mounted to the radiator to save installation time. By ensuring coolant continues to flow through the core under all driving scenarios, engine temperatures remain stable and component life is extended.
Coating Choices for Corrosion Defense and Custom Aesthetics
Choose the natural bare aluminum finish to showcase precision welds and the metal's natural luster, or select a black epoxy coating for a stealth appearance and enhanced corrosion protection. The epoxy barrier guards against road debris, moisture intrusion, and environmental contaminants, while still allowing the core’s full heat rejection capability. Both finish options undergo local application and quality inspection, so coverage is consistent and long lasting. This flexibility lets builders maintain a classic engine bay look or pursue a darker theme without sacrificing performance.
Count on reliable cooling performance and a precise fit. To suit your build consider the same radiator but without fans in our 1964-1967 GTO Radiator 17.5" tall (Manual Transmission).