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radiator question
has anyone used one of the ebay aluminum radiators?The price is right.I am worried about quality and the ability to keep my bbc cool.Any feedback would be great.
Dan
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Re: radiator question
I'm curious on this too.. anyone have any info on the cheap ebay aluminum radiators?
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Re: radiator question
I just installed one in my 64. It looked good out of the box but when I installed it it was tweaked a little (likely from shipping). I am trying to get my truck on the road for a car show in a week so I installed after checking it out for leaks. Just to make sure it didn't leak I filled it with water and ran 30psi air pressure in it and capped everything and let it sit over night and it didn't leak a drop. I haven't got to test it out driving but I had my truck idling for 15-20 minutes with one 14" electric fan blowing and it never got over 150 on the gauge. Hopefully I will have my truck on the road this weekend and I can let ya'll know more.
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Re: radiator question
I have one in my truck, my dad also has one in his Crew Cab, both work very well.
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Re: radiator question
I ended up buying a 3 row brass from rock auto for less money.$171 shipped.I am very happy with it.The aluminum radiator would not look right for what I am doing with my truck.It is good to hear that the ebay radiators work well.
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Re: radiator question
The original type radiators were constructed with brass tanks and a copper core.
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Re: radiator question
Now that I have driven mine a little I am more impressed with the champion radiator. I have a 195 thermostat and as soon as the temp gets to 195 and the stat opens it drops down to 165-170 and stays there till the stat closes again. I have yet to drive my truck in stop and go traffic so not sure how well it will do there and I plan to change to a 180 stat before I put many more miles on it.
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Re: radiator question
I would like to know as well, I made a post about this but didn't get any solid answers either.
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Re: radiator question
I just installed one in my 62 this week, bought it from rodpartsdealer on ebay 135.99 including the shipping, great seller who took time to make sure I was pleased, after Fed X ruined 3 of them UPS got me one that was ok, I ordered it before Christmas and just got the replacment, it looks like a quality unit but the lower hose is a pain to deal with and if you have an early truck 60-63 the radiator mounts will have to be made
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Re: radiator question
awesome, looking forward to the pics.. thanks for the info!
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Re: radiator question
I run the Champion 3 row with my 6.0L LS2. Works very well. Fan never comes on unless I idle for 5 min. or so.
TR
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Re: radiator question
i have a champion three row in my 60, works perfect no problems
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Re: radiator question
Champion 3 row, worked great no problems, I have the truck in resto now
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Re: radiator question
hey towersddg9 and TR65,
Did those mounting brackets come with your radiator, or did you fab them up?
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Re: radiator question
Those are the stock mounts. Mine is also Champion.
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Re: radiator question
My truck doesn't have that bracket, and i cant seem to find them anywhere on the interwebs. Maybe i'm looking in the wrong place.
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Re: radiator question
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That is the one I am running. I wouldn't mount the fan thru the radiator like it is shown. Too likely to damage the tubes over time. It really cools my 6.0 well. TR
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Re: radiator question
Hey,...
I also would like to buy a new radiator for an LS2 conversion ... are there any alternatives to the Champion ones ? Fabian |
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Re: radiator question
you do have the one for the hood stud right? I may be able to find one, unless your in a hurry, I have to ask around.
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