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01-20-2013, 04:51 PM | #1 |
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Best radiator for a 6.2L
Okay so the radiator in my 85 Suburban 6.2L is leaking again. I had it repaired once but now that its back I just want to swap it out with a new one before I head across the US. I want to know what you guys run or prefer. Brands, warranties, number of rows, quality of build, and price. I don't want a cheap fleabay one but I don't wanna she'll out my whole paycheck. Let me know guys.
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01-20-2013, 06:26 PM | #2 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
in my c20 350 and my k30 6.2 i run the stock 6.2 rad. but i have used ones that i get from good parts trucks. try like hell to get an all mettle one
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01-20-2013, 06:32 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
May be better off having Somone who knows what they are doing an can do a good overhaul and the works on it
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01-20-2013, 09:28 PM | #5 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
Well the soddering on the fins attached to the side resiviors is getting thin with age. Someone who can just re do that part and straighten fins and clean it out good will cost some but will last another 30 years
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Ah I see. Ok well I would suggest going to a yard and getting a used 6.2 one the hose size for diesel is rather oddball so it has to be a diesel one
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01-20-2013, 10:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
There was a thread in here with links to places that sold real radiators I will see if I can find it somewhere
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01-20-2013, 10:55 PM | #11 |
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http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534352
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01-20-2013, 11:47 PM | #12 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
What do y'all think about this radiator? http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-cu850/overview/
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01-20-2013, 11:53 PM | #13 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
If it fits looks good enough to me
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01-21-2013, 12:17 AM | #14 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
rockauto has that same rad for $58 less
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01-21-2013, 02:06 AM | #15 |
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Awesome and with discount code and shipping it comes out to under 325. Sweet.
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01-23-2013, 03:22 AM | #16 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
Okay what do you think about this one? All Aluminum no plastic... Oh and cheaper. http://www.genesisautoparts.com/prod...8splash3aa.htm
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01-23-2013, 03:36 AM | #17 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
The only good thing about aluminum Is its cheaper and most of all lighter.
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01-23-2013, 06:24 AM | #18 |
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Re: Best radiator for a 6.2L
Search the OEM discounters online first for a genuine GM new (should be copper) radiator.
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Searched all of them, but really only found the Spectra Premium that i posted from Summit, i will however be ordering it from Rock Auto if i choose to go with it over the Aluminum.
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01-24-2013, 04:53 AM | #20 |
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Yah the aluminum can cool better because they can have more rows and still be lighter.
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