Good replacement radiator?

[Chevydude1969]

I have a 95 c1500 5.7 with a leaky original radiator. Was thinking of replacing it with an aluminum one.

What are the drawbacks to the aluminum radiators?

They do cost more but seem more heavy duty than the plastic ones.

Also are there any complications in installing them or is it about the same as a plastic one.?

[Blue97]

I just installed this one a few weeks ago.....
http://radiatorexpress.com/product.a...aia_id=1031555

After 3 Rads with the plastic tanks I got tired of the leaks so............. Im very happy with my new rad.......

[Chevydude1969]

Thanks. I saw that same one for sale. Not sure I would get the desert cooler one but they had another aluminum on there for about 200 bucks. Was the installation simple enough?

[Blue97]

Originally Posted by Chevydude1969

Thanks. I saw that same one for sale. Not sure I would get the desert cooler one but they had another aluminum on there for about 200 bucks. Was the installation simple enough?

Yes its a simple install, just fits a lil tighter now....

[Chevydude1969]

Did you switch to electric fans or keep the stock one?

[Blue97]

E-fans are on my list......Doing other mods first.

[SparkyRnD]

aluminum is going to last longer, and is a better conductor of heat. The plastic units have to use epoxy to mate them to the core, which is where they typically leak (that's why we never use epoxy in any of our radiators)