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So I purchased a new Heater core for my 68 Camaro with a small block and it is 2.5 inches thick instead of 2 inches thick. I'm having some trouble finding what I took out of my heater box. The 2.5 one fills the entire cavity to the top and the brackets to hold it in cannot be used. Anyone have the same problem?
For your 1968 Camaro, use a 100% new heater core, not a marginal recore like others sell. All heater cores listed are a direct fit factory replacement for applications without A/C and non-396 V8 cars.
All new construction, not a recore like others sell
Direct fit factory replacement
Not intended to work with original 396 V8 option cars
Thank You, but the top tube is straight and mine was angled towards the fender, I think not being angled would hit the rocker cover or interfere with it somehow.
This is the core I removed, I have looked and cannot find another like it. It seems all original but who knows after 51 years. I have found others on the internet that have had the same problems. I'm seriously thinking of converting it to a big block core that comes out farther away from the engine.
I believe anything is possible right now. But the 2 inch fit very well. Not sure if the entire heater box is different from the 68 to 69. My heater box had original numbers on it which were "86" not sure if it was a 68 why it would be backwards. There is no way a 2.5 inch core would work with mine. Classic has agreed to send me a shipping label and fully refund it. I'm really thinking about getting a Big Block core to have more room with engine valve cover. Maybe this was meant not to work so I would do this.
I believe anything is possible right now. But the 2 inch fit very well. Not sure if the entire heater box is different from the 68 to 69. My heater box had original numbers on it which were "86" not sure if it was a 68 why it would be backwards. There is no way a 2.5 inch core would work with mine. Classic has agreed to send me a shipping label and fully refund it. I'm really thinking about getting a Big Block core to have more room with engine valve cover. Maybe this was meant not to work so I would do this.
The images in my post show the 1969 2" core for a 1969 without AC. Take a look and see if you think this is the one you had.
If so, the part number for it is Part # 3011432
Core Specs:
Brass Tank/Copper Core
9-5/8" x 6-1/16" x 2"
5/8 Inlet
3/4" Outlet
Good luck with your project. Hope this information helps.
Ray Thank You for your info. I believe I have seen others with the same problem as mine. Any idea why the 69 core would be in the 68 heater box? Could they have originally come with them? Mine appeared to have been in there for a long time.
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