I need a better radiator, I see several different styles on the market and dont know which would work the best. I have an 85 Z, used for street and strip, mostly strip. Its fitted with a 385ci, 14:1 CR with a 700R. Please help!!

 

14:1 compression !!!! You better get a fat 3 core aluminum rad with a heavy duty fan. That thing will sure need some good cooling. Good luck

 

14:1 ? Unless you plan on running at least C12 fuel, that engine would be better on alcohol. If it's running on alcohol then a big rad isn't required. The engine will have a hard enough time building enough heat.

Your 700R4 won't last long and is a poor choice for a "strip" car.

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87 IROC-Z Pro ET Bracket Race Car
383 stroker (carbed) with double hump cast iron heads and pump gas
461 Big Block installed and ready for the 2001 racing season

Best results before the 383 blew up
Best ET on a time slip: 11.857 altitude corrected to 11.163
Best MPH on a time slip: 117.87 altitude corrected to 126.10
Altitude corrected rear wheel HP based on power to weight ratio: 476.5
Best 60 foot: 1.662

Racing at 3500 feet elevation but most race days it's over 5000 feet density altitude!
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87 IROC bracket car, 91 454SS daily driver, 95 Homebuilt Harley

 

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Get a four core aluminum and a tranny cooler!