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*vegaschevy* · 06-17-2009, 07:35 PM

Looking for an aluminum 4 core or whatever radiator for our trucks. I am doing a BBC and with Vegas heat I need to keep it cool.

What does everyone recommend? Are any direct replacement Radiators? if not do they install with a kit? available parts?

big_al_71 · 06-17-2009, 08:02 PM

I went with a griffin four core aluminum radiator and a flexalite fan so far the temperature here in miami has been in the low 90's and the truck runs at 160 all day long..

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-17-2009, 08:04 PM

A 4 core brass and copper radiator is what I would use. You can buy direct replacements just abput antwhere. We sell them, radiator.com sells them and you usualy can find them on ebay. WES

Fastandcrazy · 06-17-2009, 08:14 PM

We used a Be Cool Module for my truck that has a 396 big block. Prior to the install of the radiator the temp would be 205 through the day, but now with the radiator i rarely ever go over 185 through the summer. Drawback on the Module is that its not cheap at almost $1300. I bought the radiator its self first, used a mechanical fan until i got enough money to buy the dual 13 inch fans. Great kit. Good Luck

**leddzepp** · 06-17-2009, 08:20 PM

Whatever radiator you end up using, make sure you have a shroud.

Pont406 · 06-17-2009, 10:06 PM

I run Summit univerasl rad and aux trans cooler. Junkyard fans from late model 4th gen Fbody. I spend about $270 on it including fans. 160 cruising and 185 on the freeway.

06-17-2009, 07:35 PM	#1
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	big nice aluminum radiator Looking for an aluminum 4 core or whatever radiator for our trucks. I am doing a BBC and with Vegas heat I need to keep it cool. What does everyone recommend? Are any direct replacement Radiators? if not do they install with a kit? available parts?

06-17-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: big nice aluminum radiator I went with a griffin four core aluminum radiator and a flexalite fan so far the temperature here in miami has been in the low 90's and the truck runs at 160 all day long.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

06-17-2009, 08:04 PM	#3
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: big nice aluminum radiator A 4 core brass and copper radiator is what I would use. You can buy direct replacements just abput antwhere. We sell them, radiator.com sells them and you usualy can find them on ebay. WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-17-2009, 08:14 PM	#4
Fastandcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 200	Re: big nice aluminum radiator We used a Be Cool Module for my truck that has a 396 big block. Prior to the install of the radiator the temp would be 205 through the day, but now with the radiator i rarely ever go over 185 through the summer. Drawback on the Module is that its not cheap at almost $1300. I bought the radiator its self first, used a mechanical fan until i got enough money to buy the dual 13 inch fans. Great kit. Good Luck __________________ 1970 Chevrolet C10 SWB FLeetside Rebuild Project http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=589779

06-17-2009, 08:20 PM	#5
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,031	Re: big nice aluminum radiator Whatever radiator you end up using, make sure you have a shroud. __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

06-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#6
Pont406 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: West Hills, California Posts: 679	Re: big nice aluminum radiator I run Summit univerasl rad and aux trans cooler. Junkyard fans from late model 4th gen Fbody. I spend about $270 on it including fans. 160 cruising and 185 on the freeway. Attached Images

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