{"product_id":"performance-radiator-for-pontiac-gto-1968-1973","title":"Performance Radiator for Pontiac GTO (1968-1973)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Capacity Performance Radiator for 1968-1973 Pontiac GTO\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaces the aging factory brass-and-copper radiator with a high-efficiency aluminum core and dual-fan setup to eliminate heat soak during high-rpm driving and heavy traffic.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock GM A-Body Cooling Problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory GM A-Body cooling system relied on traditional brass and copper construction with inefficient tube spacing. Over decades, these OEM cores suffer from solder bloom, internal scaling, and degraded fin-to-tube contact, drastically reducing thermal transfer efficiency. Paired with the immense engine bay heat soak generated by high-displacement Pontiac V8s, the factory mechanical clutch fan struggles to pull sufficient airflow at low RPMs, resulting in dangerous coolant temperature spikes during heavy traffic or aggressive driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis complete cooling overhaul features a TIG-welded, 3-row aluminum core engineered to maximize cooling surface area and coolant fluid agitation. Aerospace-grade aluminum offers vastly superior heat dissipation compared to stock brass while significantly cutting front-end weight. The system utilizes a precise aluminum shroud housing dual 12-inch, 10-blade electric fans pulling a combined 3,460 CFM (at 2,250 RPM and 12.7 amps per fan). This active thermal management guarantees high-velocity airflow through the core even at idle. Designed for direct saddle mounting, it includes a built-in internal transmission oil cooler suitable for both automatic and manual configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e1968-1973 Pontiac GTO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003ePontiac V8 (400 \/ 455 cu in) \/ GM A-Body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e250 - 366 hp \/ 325 - 500 lb-ft (Approx)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px;\"\u003eN\/A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1968-1973 Pontiac GTO (Automatic Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1968-1973 Pontiac GTO (Manual Transmission)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Pontiac Muscle Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to handle the massive thermal load of classic high-displacement torque monsters, this cooling package ensures consistent temperatures so your vintage GTO maintains peak horsepower and reliability on the street or the strip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50111136301304,"sku":"DS-E65516RV2","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-radiator-for-pontiac-gto-1968-1973-1.webp?v=1785861274","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/es\/products\/performance-radiator-for-pontiac-gto-1968-1973","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}