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I noticed another thread recently asking about what radiator to use for a Vintage Air install. Rather than hijack that thread, which was about a different engine/trans set up, I'm going to start a new one.
I've got a 72 with 350 engine and TH350 trans and I'm slowly installing a Vintage Air system. Right now I've got a single core radiator and 5-blade non-clutch fan and I'm thinking that will need to change. I'm wondering if I can get by with a 3 core radiator and avoid having to get new hold down brackets or if I need to go all the way to a 4 core. In either case, where can I get a OE replacement 3- or 4-core radiator for a good price? I checked prices in the catalogs and so far LMC has the best price at $290 (for the 4-core). Is there a better price to be had? There's not enough in the budget to go with an aluminum radiator/electric fan. Thanks in advance, as always.
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Re: Radiator for 350/TH350 with Vintage Air
I used a four core from o'reilys 187.00 picked up. and a clutch fan with my vintage air and no problems.
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Re: Radiator for 350/TH350 with Vintage Air
I would just go ahead with the 4 core.They last years and I did one from Advance for $200 so it's not much (if any) more expensive.It also gives you plenty of radiator for any future power upgrades(we all want more).With a good clutch fan and shroud,it should cool anything.Keep in mind that the electric fans upgrade(should you go that way) will require more power and may neccesitate an alternator upgrade.
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Re: Radiator for 350/TH350 with Vintage Air
You will have to get wider brackets for the four core. I just lengthened mine. I threw the old ones away not knowing. Learned something-save everything till its been rolling for a year or so.
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