Aluminum radiator engineered for efficient heat dissipation and optimal engine cooling. Precision-fit design ensures easy installation, corrosion resistance, and reliable performance across varied driving conditions.
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 outlet 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 aluminum radiators, this Chevy Bel Air radiator includes the Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty, ensuring superior product quality and craftsmanship.
- All-aluminum construction provides increased heat and pressure tolerance, better heat dissipation, increased durability, improved cooling efficiency, and improved structural rigidity
- Billet aluminum fill neck
- 3-row core
Application Summary:
| Year |
Make/Model |
| 1955-1957 |
Chevrolet Bel Air |
| Attributes |
| California Proposition 65 |
WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
| Color |
Silver |
| Core Height |
17.2 |
| Core Length |
21.6 |
| Core Material |
Aluminum |
| Core Row Quantity |
3 |
| Core Thickness |
2.5 |
| Country of Origin (Primary) |
CN |
| Down Flow Or Cross Flow Type |
Down Flow |
| Drain Plug Included |
Yes |
| Feature Bullet 1 |
All-aluminum construction provides increased heat and pressure tolerance |
| Feature Bullet 2 |
Billet aluminum fill neck |
| Feature Bullet 3 |
3-row core |
| Feature Bullet 4 |
Manufactured with internal transmission cooler to ensure optimal fluid temperatures |
| Feature Bullet 5 |
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
| Finish |
Polished |
| Fluid Capacity |
4.78 |
| Harmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B) |
8708915000 |
| Hazardous Material Code |
N |
| Inlet Diameter |
1.5 |
| Inlet Location |
Top Center |
| Install Difficulty |
3 |
| Installation Difficulty |
3 |
| Life Cycle Status Code |
Available to Order |
| Material |
Aluminum |
| NAFTA Preference Criterion Code |
B |
| Outlet Diameter |
1.75 |
| Outlet Location |
Bottom Right |
| Overall Height |
23.5 |
| Overall Length |
22.8 |
| Overall Width |
5.4 |
| Radiator Cap Included |
Yes |
| SDR Required Flag |
N |
| 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 |
| SellingPoint1 |
All-aluminum construction provides increased heat and pressure tolerance, better heat dissipation, increased durability, improved cooling efficiency, and improved structural rigidity |
| SellingPoint10 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint11 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint12 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint13 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint14 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint15 |
N/A |
| SellingPoint2 |
Billet aluminum fill neck |
| SellingPoint3 |
3-row core |
| SellingPoint4 |
Manufactured with internal transmission cooler to ensure optimal fluid temperatures for automatic transmissions |
| SellingPoint5 |
Increased coolant capacity directly results in better cooling efficiency and reduced engine temperatures |
| SellingPoint6 |
Brazed aluminum core |
| SellingPoint7 |
Includes magnetic drain plug |
| SellingPoint8 |
Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
| SellingPoint9 |
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 |
5056 |
| TechSpec Drain Plug Thread Size |
M12 x 1.5 |
| TechSpec Engine Codes |
215.5ci (3.5L) V8--235.5ci (3.9L) V8 |
| TechSpec Fluid Capacity (gal) |
4.78 |
| TechSpec Includes |
Mishimoto Radiator-- Mishimoto Radiator Cap-- Magnetic Drain Plug--Mishimoto Lifetime Warranty |
| TechSpec Inlet (in) |
1.5 |
| TechSpec Material |
Aluminum |
| TechSpec Note |
This product is designed to be used with vehicles utilizing the I6 mount system. This radiator mounts in front of 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 (V8 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 Overall Width (ins) |
5.4 |
| TechSpec Rows |
3 |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Fitting Type |
N/A |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Included |
Yes |
| GTIN |
00748354028072 |
