1970 to 1981 Chevrolet Camaro - Cold Case CHC545 - Radiator Options

Upgrade your 1970–1981 Chevrolet Camaro's cooling system with a Cold Case CHC545-family aluminum radiator. Choose the version for your transmission in polished aluminum or powder-coated black Night Rider finish. OE-style stamped tanks provide a factory-inspired appearance.

Choose your version

• CHC545: Manual transmission, polished finish.
• CHC545A: Automatic transmission, polished finish.
• CHC545AB: Automatic transmission, black Night Rider finish, with transmission cooler fittings listed as 5/16-inch inverted flare. Supplier lists compatibility with the factory fan shroud.

Matching fan shroud

See Fast Monty's Garage dual 14-inch fan shroud for Cold Case CHC545, available in raw aluminum or matte black. Its fitment list names CHC545 and CHC545A. Confirm compatibility with CHC545AB before ordering because its listed core dimensions and overall width differ. Shroud sold separately; fans are not included. Review compatible fan models and installation details in the shroud listing.

Construction and features

• 100% TIG-welded aluminum construction
• Two rows of 1.25-inch tubes
• 16 fins per inch with corrugated fins for increased surface area
• OE-style tanks
• Pressure tested

Dimensions

Polished versions — CHC545 and CHC545A

• Core: 15.6 inches high × 26.2 inches wide
• Overall: 19 inches high × 31.5 inches wide × 3 inches thick

Black Night Rider version — CHC545AB

• Core: 16.85 inches high × 27 inches wide
• Overall: 19 inches high × 32.5 inches wide × 3 inches thick

Hose connections, all versions: Upper 1.50 inches; lower 1.65 inches.

Fitment notes

Supplier descriptions list direct fitment for 1970–1981 Chevrolet Camaro. Confirm transmission, mounting clearance and hose connections before ordering. The black version has different listed core dimensions and overall width from the polished versions; those measurements are retained as supplied and require confirmation for your application.

Legacy part number listed for both polished versions: RPE545ATF.

Warranty: Limited Lifetime Warranty.

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