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Old 06-17-2009, 07:35 PM   #1
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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?
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:02 PM   #2
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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..
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:04 PM   #3
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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
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:14 PM   #4
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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
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Old 06-17-2009, 08:20 PM   #5
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Re: big nice aluminum radiator

Whatever radiator you end up using, make sure you have a shroud.
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Old 06-17-2009, 10:06 PM   #6
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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.
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