let's talk radiators

[epashhans]

Originally Posted by PipsC10

I need something that will keep the truck running cool in 110 degree weather in stop and go traffic with the ac running. I know electric fans should take care of the stop and go traffic part. Its not that hot everyday here, usually in the summer we average mid 90's but one day last year, or the year before, it was 114. It seems that every old car I have ever owned without electric fans has overheated in stop and go traffic and then as soon as I get some speed up and air flowing the temps would drop back down. Never had a problem with this truck before but Im not sure what temp it ran at.

With my 454 swap I went to a 4 core. I bought an OEM radiator from the local Carquest. They weren't sure if it was going to be all copper or some plastic (because of their computer system), but I had them order it in and it was an all copper rad, just like an original (might have even been a rebuild from an old core? Not sure...) It was $212 and they got to deal with shipping. I thought that was a good deal and its worked perfect so far. I got the 4 core mounts/rubbers and everything fit good. I actually modded a late model shroud and it works good as well. I can post pics if you would like.