Quality radiator recommendation
 

hey guys,

I need a radiator for my truck, was looking at the be cool radiators, but they cost a lot of $$'s I have an Oldsmobile 455 in my truck, and a TH400. Are there any other quality radiators out there that have large cores that will handle higher horsepower engine cooling?

Any shroud/fan combo's appreciated as well.

pics if possible....

kind regards

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ebay, i use champion radiator. I have a 3 core aluminum radiator with dual 14" electric fans and aluminum fan shroud. $389 with free shipping. only problem is that it is an inch taller than our radiators. I ended using a set of small block upper radiator mounts from a 72 C10. I don't know if this will clear a stock hood, as i am not running a hood with my blower.

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Domer, thanks for the info, can you post a pic of your blown engine?

kind regards

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Here are some older pictures. I have more, but imageshack doesn't like my work computer. so i will try and remember to post some later, or pm me your email and i will send you some of the radiator setup.

http://imageshack.us/a/img692/7151/engine1bs.jpg

http://imageshack.us/a/img27/8110/engine2d.jpg

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Look on eBay

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...an&_sacat=6028

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Here is the ebay link to the one i have.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/281041155072...#ht_6168wt_681

edit... i guess that one is not available anymore.. but you get the idea... ive used there radiators in a couple of trucks and never had a problem with any of them. and they polish good too..

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Many radiators today are made in China. Such as Champion. Some guys have no issues with them and others have had problems. So take that for what it's worth. If you want to get one made in the USA there's Griffin,PWR, Ron Davis, Rodney Red, Entropy....etc. As far as cooling fans much has been written about the use of 2 speed Taurus/Thunderbird and Lincoln Mark VIII fans being adapted for cars and trucks. You'll need relays and controller and Hollister Road is one place to find them. HR has done testing on their stuff on 67-72 trucks and have tech articles on the website. Good luck.

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Its still available, Here is the new link
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-ROW-ALL-AL...item4173875688

What did you think of the radiator after purchasing it?

Desert

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other than it is too tall.. the factory L bracket thingy doesnt fit at all.. I will post pictures of my new setup later tonight. My work computer sucks. The rest of it seems good, the fans move some serious air...

and RCRAHN is right, they are chinese made radiators, but if this one ever fails me i will probably upgrade to a nice high quality one.

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ok, so does anyone run one of these radiators listed above? If not, what kind do you use? I kneed some info so I can figure out what will work for my truck...
can you give me some pics of your radiator setups, brand, type etc. ?

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those places only do S10 trucks

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They built the rad in my truck
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Pics around page 10 in my off it goes thread

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that is a sweet radiator and truck :)

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http://imageshack.us/a/img24/9344/20130521190445118.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img593/2827/2...1190437221.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img24/8233/20130521190427285.jpg
http://imageshack.us/a/img571/3770/2...1190418511.jpg

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Yeah champion radiator is a good one to use.