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If you're looking to upgrade your 1955--1957 parts, look no further! The Mishimoto 1955--1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air X-Line Performance Aluminum Radiator provides your car with enhanced reliability, improved cooling efficiency, and is an ideal upgrade for the brittle stock radiator. Whether you use your classic for daily driving or take it to the track, many people overlook the importance of installing an upgraded radiator in their engine. A stock radiator cannot handle the heat that comes along with having a great deal of horsepower. The Mishimoto Chevrolet Bel-Air X-Line Aluminum Radiator is manufactured using durable aircraft-quality aluminum end tanks, precision TIG-welded to an efficient brazed aluminum core. The inlet and outlets provide precise leak-free connections. This Chevy Bel-air performance radiator also includes a Magnetic Oil Drain Plug, which effectively removes metal fragments circulating in the cooling system. As with all our products, this Chevy Bel-air radiator includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty, ensuring superior product quality and craftsmanship.
Mishimoto, the world leader in performance cooling products, was created for automotive enthusiasts by automotive enthusiasts. Established in 2005, we have two decades of experience in working toward our goal of providing superior cooling system upgrades. Mishimoto has produced a line of upgrades to fit nearly any application, including sport compacts, powersports, trucks, Jeeps, muscle vehicles, daily drivers, and the classics.
This part fits the following vehicles.
| Color | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Core Finish | Uncoated |
| Core Height | 17.2 |
| Core Length | 21.6 |
| Core Material | Aluminum |
| Core Row Quantity | 3 |
| Core Thickness | 2.5 |
| Down Flow Or Cross Flow Type | Down Flow |
| Drain Plug Included | Yes |
| Drain Plug Thread Size | M12 - 1.5 |
| Fluid Capacity | 4.78 |
| Inlet Diameter | 1.5 |
| Inlet Location | Top Center |
| Install Difficulty | N/A |
| Outlet Diameter | 1.75 |
| Outlet Location | Bottom Right |
| Overall Height | 23.5 |
| Overall Length | 22.8 |
| Overall Width | 5.4 |
| Radiator Cap Included | Yes |
| SellingPoint01 | All-aluminum construction provides increased heat and pressure tolerance, better heat dissipation, increased durability, improved cooling efficiency, and improved structural rigidity |
| SellingPoint02 | Billet aluminum fill neck |
| SellingPoint03 | 3-row core |
| SellingPoint04 | Manufactured with internal transmission cooler to ensure optimal fluid temperatures for automatic transmissions |
| SellingPoint05 | Increased coolant capacity directly results in better cooling efficiency and reduced engine temperatures |
| SellingPoint06 | Brazed aluminum core |
| SellingPoint07 | Includes magnetic drain plug |
| SellingPoint08 | Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
| SellingPoint09 | N/A |
| SellingPoint10 | N/A |
| SellingPoint11 | N/A |
| SellingPoint12 | N/A |
| SellingPoint13 | N/A |
| SellingPoint14 | N/A |
| SellingPoint15 | N/A |
| TechSpec Applications | 1955-1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air |
| TechSpec Chassis Codes | N/A |
| TechSpec Core Height (in) | 17.2 |
| TechSpec Core Length (in) | 21.6 |
| TechSpec Core Thickness (in) | 2.5 |
| TechSpec DPI | 5057 |
| TechSpec Drain Plug Thread Size | M12 x 1.5 |
| TechSpec Engine Codes | 265ci (4.3L) V8--283ci (4.6L) V8 |
| TechSpec Fluid Capacity (gal) | 4.8 |
| TechSpec Includes | Mishimoto Radiator--Mishimoto Radiator Cap--Magnetic Drain Plug--Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
| TechSpec Inlet (in) | 1.5 |
| TechSpec Material | Aluminum |
| TechSpec Note | Transmission Cooler Thread Info:--On Radiator: Female 1/4-inch BSPP----This product is designed to be used with vehicles utilizing the V8 mount system. This radiator mounts behind the core support beam. To ensure you purchase the correct product, carefully inspect your mount system to make sure you purchase the correct radiator. It is possible your vehicle will use the Chevrolet Bel-Air X-Line Performance Aluminum Radiator (I6 Mount), 1955-1957. |
| TechSpec Outlet (in) | 1.75 |
| TechSpec Overall Height (in) | 23.5 |
| TechSpec Overall Length (in) | 22.8 |
| TechSpec Overall Width (in) | 5.4 |
| TechSpec Rows | 3 |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Type | N/A |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Included | No |
Legally, a vehicle manufacturer cannot void the warranty on a vehicle due to an aftermarket part unless they can prove that the aftermarket part caused or contributed to the failure in the vehicle (per the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act (15 U.S.C. 2302(C)).
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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