Best radiator for a 6.2L

[zaccaglin]

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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[86c20]

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

[INSIDIOUS '86]

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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[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by 86c20

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

Agreed, has then stock one now and hell it's lasted this long! Lol. And yes all metal is preferred.

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

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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I have replaced a few radiators myself so I feel plenty confident on doing it. Just have never had to but one this big before.
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

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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[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

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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That's not what my problem is. I have a hole in the top of the driver side of the radiator where the upper hose connects as well as an enlarging crack down that whole side. Have had it resolderd by a local shop twice now.
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

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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[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

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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Everytime I go to picknpull I always keep an eye out. No luck yet. I'm only thinking a new one because I'll be going cross country this summer through the hotter states down south and will possibly be pulling a trailer.
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

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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[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

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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Awesome. Would be great if you could dig that up.
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=534352
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[zaccaglin]

What do y'all think about this radiator? http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sgt-cu850/overview/
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[INSIDIOUS '86]

If it fits looks good enough to me
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[Pop's C-10]

rockauto has that same rad for $58 less

[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by Pop's C-10

rockauto has that same rad for $58 less

Awesome and with discount code and shipping it comes out to under 325. Sweet.
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[zaccaglin]

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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[INSIDIOUS '86]

The only good thing about aluminum Is its cheaper and most of all lighter.
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[tucsonjwt]

Search the OEM discounters online first for a genuine GM new (should be copper) radiator.

autopartstomorrow.com
oewarehouse.com
oehq.com
rockauto.com
gmpartsdirect.com

[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

The only good thing about aluminum Is its cheaper and most of all lighter.
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Agreed, but have also heard where some cool better, and have heard a good review about the one i posted. I'm just confused as to which to get.. Copper/brass or Aluminum...

Originally Posted by tucsonjwt

Search the OEM discounters online first for a genuine GM new (should be copper) radiator.

autopartstomorrow.com
oewarehouse.com
oehq.com
rockauto.com
gmpartsdirect.com

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.

[INSIDIOUS '86]

Yah the aluminum can cool better because they can have more rows and still be lighter.
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[zaccaglin]

Originally Posted by INSIDIOUS '86

Yah the aluminum can cool better because they can have more rows and still be lighter.
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Yeah and the one I posted only has one less row. Can't seem to find out how big the rows are tho.
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