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blackdawg · 11-11-2012, 08:22 PM

Hey guys time to get get rid of the leaky single core radiator in the the truck.In my build i have a chevy 350 engine and turbo 400 transmission.and have installed a trans cooler that i will also update.I have been checking around the usa i live in canada.the prices are much better in the usa.I want a three core aluminum rad that will just install like the stock unit.i found a couple online but the dimensions seem to be off.If somebody could lead me to a good radiator company or autoparts store that is priced right i would appreciate.thanks inadvance.

61_FL_Apache · 11-11-2012, 08:55 PM

Check this company out on ebay.. THis is the one I was looking at. They build custom ones too they may not be listed.

Here is their office contact info. Tyler - office (714) 225-4445

Several people here have bought one from here and I plan to whenever mine goes. They are in California.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/251104791967...84.m1438.l2649

**Clyde65** · 11-11-2012, 09:35 PM

Champion radiator
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luvbowties · 11-12-2012, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blackdawg

Hey guys time to get get rid of the leaky single core radiator in the the truck.In my build i have a chevy 350 engine and turbo 400 transmission.and have installed a trans cooler that i will also update.I have been checking around the usa i live in canada.the prices are much better in the usa.I want a three core aluminum rad that will just install like the stock unit.i found a couple online but the dimensions seem to be off.If somebody could lead me to a good radiator company or autoparts store that is priced right i would appreciate.thanks inadvance.

Study the 3-2-1 core cooling specs and esp. size tubes in each of those radiators. Some 2-core ones have bigger flow tubes than some 3-core ones and cool better than those 3-core ones. 2-core ones may be cheaper also.

Just a heads-up.

beefshreadder116 · 11-12-2012, 05:05 PM

i bought a champion economy series $140 shipped. works great never had a heat issue. there are 2 issues i found when istalling. 1st the upper tank is just slightly thicker than stock; i just took the rubbers to my wire wheel and shaved the down 1/16". 2nd the pet cock sits right over the inside of the frame rail; i took a large creseant wrench to the open side of the frame where the pet cock would sit and slightly bent it down. i didnt find out the pet cock issue until i had already filled the rad with coolant, just trying to give you a heads up.

63burban · 11-12-2012, 08:53 PM

I used a $129 rad from Speedway Motors, made a schroud and the truck runs at 180 all the time.

11-11-2012, 08:22 PM	#1
blackdawg Blackdawg Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: North Delta ,British Columbia Posts: 213	looking to buy a after market radiator looking Hey guys time to get get rid of the leaky single core radiator in the the truck.In my build i have a chevy 350 engine and turbo 400 transmission.and have installed a trans cooler that i will also update.I have been checking around the usa i live in canada.the prices are much better in the usa.I want a three core aluminum rad that will just install like the stock unit.i found a couple online but the dimensions seem to be off.If somebody could lead me to a good radiator company or autoparts store that is priced right i would appreciate.thanks inadvance. __________________ LIFE NEEDS NO RED LIGHTS !! 1966 chevy stepside. Aka Bella. 1998 chevy s-10 4x4 daily driver. my build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=467164

11-11-2012, 08:55 PM	#2
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: looking to buy a after market radiator looking Check this company out on ebay.. THis is the one I was looking at. They build custom ones too they may not be listed. Here is their office contact info. Tyler - office (714) 225-4445 Several people here have bought one from here and I plan to whenever mine goes. They are in California. http://www.ebay.com/itm/251104791967...84.m1438.l2649 __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

11-11-2012, 09:35 PM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: looking to buy a after market radiator looking Champion radiator Posted via Mobile Device __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

11-12-2012, 05:05 PM	#5
beefshreadder116 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Walla Walla, WA Posts: 160	Re: looking to buy a after market radiator looking i bought a champion economy series $140 shipped. works great never had a heat issue. there are 2 issues i found when istalling. 1st the upper tank is just slightly thicker than stock; i just took the rubbers to my wire wheel and shaved the down 1/16". 2nd the pet cock sits right over the inside of the frame rail; i took a large creseant wrench to the open side of the frame where the pet cock would sit and slightly bent it down. i didnt find out the pet cock issue until i had already filled the rad with coolant, just trying to give you a heads up. __________________ Projects: 66 gmc, SWB ,BBW,76 disc brakes/PS and rearend, pancaked crossmember 2 1/2" drop spindles 1 cut coil, 6" drop coils 2 " blocks c-notch with a 350.

11-12-2012, 08:53 PM	#6
63burban Chevy addict Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iron Ridge, WI Posts: 1,085	Re: looking to buy a after market radiator looking I used a $129 rad from Speedway Motors, made a schroud and the truck runs at 180 all the time.



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