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Radiator opinion.
I just found that my 4 core radiator is leaking between the cores and we're leaving for Power Tour in a month. Soooooo, not taking any chances, I want to just get a good new one! So I have narrowed it down to 2 choices:
LMC 4 Core Radiator $289.95 + $20 for Oversized shipping Classic Industries OER 4 Core Radiator $464.99 I personally am leaning towards the Classic Industries one, I have heard good things about their products and the OER products. Anyone have any experience with them? Like I said I don't want to have ANY issues on Power Tour, especially a coolant leak in the midwest in Summer!!! ![]() Thanks guys! |
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I am leaning toward a ~450 dollar champion aluminium solution ( 2 core with 1 inch tubes ) with two electric fans.
http://shop.championcooling.com/1967...ch=chevy%20c10 That one you list there is rather spendy for just a radiator? -klb
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Check the part numbers but I bought a complete brass/copper 4 core from O'Rielys AP. Fit same as OE, but two issues, pricey and had to plug the auto transmission fittings.
The old Modine replacement part number is/was a 369
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Re: Radiator opinion.
If they are both copper/brass radiators the difference is probably where they are made. If the OER is USA made I'd go with that. (It's easy for me to spend your money!)
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I am looking for a 4 core radiator too. I saw one on Summit and wondering if it will fit right in without modifications. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/s...del/c20-pickup
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Wound up getting the LMC one, I will let you guys know how it fits. My friend Rick has had good luck with them, and he builds trucks all the time. Wish me luck!
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I would stay with brass and copper if I had the choice.
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Look on Rock Auto you can get a direct fit 4 row for $135 I put one in mine and it fit perfect
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Go to this post:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...39#post7888239
Post #5 I've got this radiator in my 72 and it has over 11k miles behind a ZZ4 with A/C running in HOT West Texas. Also, you want a quality 2 core with 1" cores, it's counter intuitive. ![]()
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Here's some light reading, and some pics. ![]() http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...rass-tech.html
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I bought one of them too in the fall, after getting 3 shipped to me all damaged up, I finally convinced them to give me money to have a radiator shop fix the best one out of the 3. So now I have 2 "spares".
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Champion 4 row
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I bought a radiator from this site, after another member posted about it.
http://www.kksmotorsports.com/ It seems to fit fine but does ride a bit high, I will have to shim my upper retention brackets or make my own. Eventually I want to get my original radiator re-cored. |
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Rock Auto had a 4 row brass and copper radiator on closeout last summer. Let me see if I can find the link.
I bought one for around $130.00 but it sat a bit high on the core support. One could fab up some upper brackets I am sure to hold it down. Holy Crap! I found it. Give them a call, it may work for you. http://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/vis...,radiator,2172 Last edited by In The Ten Ring; 05-04-2017 at 01:44 PM. |
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Re: Radiator opinion.
Go to Pro Performance and get the Champion. They are Vendors here and might give you a discount. I bought mine from them and they have a great customer service and great pricing.
http://www.azproperformance.com/Cham...369-MC369.html |
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Re: Radiator opinion.
The only thing around here is the new style alum/plastic from napa. 2528 is the part number at 235.00. If you call around to a real radiator shop, you can still find the full brass units. They are however becoming scarce.
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I don't have it installed yet, I don't even have the core support back onto the truck. |
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Re: Radiator opinion.
I had an eBay special all aluminum rad crap out on me within a few months. Replaced it with what I should've done in the first place- a factory style replacement from O'Reilly. Yep, it's alum/plastic, but so are the ones in my 5.3 Silverado & Suburban, my kid's Sonoma, my Mercury, and just about every new vehicle produced for the last couple two or so decades. And if it craps out on me 250 miles from home, I find an O'Reillys and warranty it rather than wait to try my luck at warranting it thru the ol' Interweb.
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