{"product_id":"aluminum-radiator-for-chevrolet-suburban-1960-1962","title":"Aluminum Radiator for Chevrolet Suburban (1960-1962)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHigh-Efficiency 4-Row Aluminum Radiator for 1960-1962 Chevrolet Suburban\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect-fit replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrades the factory cooling circuit with a high-capacity, TIG-welded aluminum core engineered to prevent thermal runaway under sustained load in vintage Chevrolet utility platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Suburban Thermal Bottleneck\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory 1960-1962 C\/K Suburban platforms relied on copper-brass radiators bonded with soft lead solder. Over decades of operation, internal mineral scaling, corrosion, and solder bloom significantly degrade conductive heat transfer. Furthermore, structural twisting inherent in early ladder-frame chassis creates stress fractures at the tank-to-core seams, inducing catastrophic coolant loss and severe cylinder head heat soak during low-speed idling or heavy towing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed with aircraft-grade aluminum, this assembly features precision TIG-welded end tanks integrated with a furnace-brazed 4-row tube-and-fin core. Eliminating mechanical crimps and failure-prone epoxy seals, the wide-tube geometry drastically increases wet surface area and optimizes laminar coolant flow. The high-density louvered aluminum fins maximize ambient air exposure to lower delta-T across the entire engine operating envelope, providing superior burst-pressure resistance and thermal stability.\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;\"\u003e1960-1962 Chevrolet Suburban\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;\"\u003eStovebolt 235 \/ 261 \/ 283 V8 \/ C10\/C20\/K10\/K20 Chassis\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;\"\u003e135-160 hp \/ 217-270 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\u003e1960 Chevrolet Suburban (C10, C20, K10, K20 2WD\/4WD models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1961 Chevrolet Suburban (C10, C20, K10, K20 2WD\/4WD models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1962 Chevrolet Suburban (C10, C20, K10, K20 2WD\/4WD models)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Chevrolet Heavy-Duty Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to handle the demands of utilitarian hauling and high-load towing, this aluminum radiator restores dependable cooling performance to classic C\/K platforms, resisting core fatigue on rough terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50497441988856,"sku":"DS-E032I2Q72","price":349.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/aluminum-radiator-for-chevrolet-suburban-1960-1962-1.jpg?v=1789260821","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/aluminum-radiator-for-chevrolet-suburban-1960-1962","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}