The Cold Case CHI565A-5 is a direct-fit aluminum performance radiator for the 1961-1965 Chevrolet Impala equipped with a 500 steering box, which the -5 core is cut out to clear. It uses an oversize 2-row core with two 1.25 inch tubes and 16 corrugated fins per inch, built with 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum and polished OE-style tanks, and has a 5/16 inch inverted flare transmission cooler fitting. It works with manual or automatic transmissions. A fan-kit version is offered as CHI565A-5K.
- Type: aluminum performance radiator (500 steering box cutout)
- Core: oversize 2-row, two 1.25 in tubes, 16 corrugated fins per inch
- Construction: 100 percent TIG-welded aluminum, polished OE-style tanks
- Core size: 24.7 in W x 17.5 in H
- Overall size: 28.75 in W x 23 in H x 3 in D
- Hoses: 1.5 in upper, 1.75 in lower; 5/16 in inverted flare trans fitting
- Fan version: CHI565A-5K adds an electric fan kit
- Part number: CHI565A-5
Vehicle Applications
Direct fit on the following (with a 500 steering box):
- 1961 Chevrolet Impala
- 1962 Chevrolet Impala
- 1963 Chevrolet Impala
- 1964 Chevrolet Impala
- 1965 Chevrolet Impala
FAQ
What vehicles does the Cold Case CHI565A-5 fit?
The 1961-1965 Chevrolet Impala equipped with a 500 steering box.
What does the -5 mean?
The -5 core is cut out to clear a 500 steering box.
Does it include a fan?
No. The CHI565A-5K version adds an electric fan kit.
Does it work with a manual transmission?
Yes. It works with manual or automatic transmissions and has a transmission cooler fitting.

