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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Gwinnett GA
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Good stock replacement Radiator?
Anyone have a good suggestion for a new radiator? I'm using the stock straight 6 motor, I've searched and seen alot of posts about bigger dual core V8-worthy rads but I probably dont need one, whats the best option for my I-6? I want the truck to be reliable and while the old radiator isnt leaking, its very old and worn out and it may be smart to replace it now that the truck is apart. Thanks
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Plumas Lake, Ca.
Posts: 1,009
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Re: Good stock replacement Radiator?
Why not just take it to a radiator shop and have it re-cored?
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: AL
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Re: Good stock replacement Radiator?
I went with a cheap "Ready-Rad" radiator from the local parts store. I got it about about a year ago and have not had any trouble with leaking, cooling etc. I have a 283 and it keeps it cool during the hot AL summers.
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 374
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Re: Good stock replacement Radiator?
Twofifty:
I went through this in a panic a few months ago. Radiator shop couldn't get new core to fix my old one. Radiator shop wanted $500 for a "custom" manufactured replacement radiator. No thanks. Radiators on E bay were $225, but were aluminum from China. No thanks. I found a new copper/brass three row radiator for $186.79 from Rock Auto (www.rockauto.com) supplied by Proliance, made in Mexico. Ended up $207 with shipping. The radiator has connections for auto tranny cooler that I didn't need and was slightly larger on the outlet then my original (1.75" vs. 1.5"). I am well satisfied. One note on measurements that I learned is that they don't include the tank. You need to add the tanks to get overall dimensions. Here is the info from the Proliance site and the part number for it: Regards, Steve New Orleans Part Number - 433284 Make - GM Construction Copper - Brass Core Size - 17 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 2 Number Of Rows - 3 Mount Type - Channel Inlet Location - Top Left Outlet - 1 3/4 Outlet Location - Bottom Right Tank Inlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/8 Tank Outlet Size - 2 1/2 x 25 7/16 Hose Inlet Size - 1 3/4 Transmission Oil Cooler - 1 |
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