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03-29-2022, 10:16 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: vernon b.c.
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Spetra radiators ?
I need a new rad for my 80,s 1/2 ton short box 2 wheel drive, stock 350, no towing, just a cruiser. Has anyone installed a spectra rad in their truck . Also 1 core or 2 core for my 350
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03-29-2022, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Temple City
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
I had a spectre on a brand F truck, and it was fine.
I prefer the biggest one I can get for my application myself. My current C10 has a 4 core I think summit brand radiator that I think is great. |
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03-29-2022, 10:33 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: vernon b.c.
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
Well that won,t work. Old rad is from the old 6 cyl. that was stock and I put in a 350. but old rad cooled it OK. The 350 rad is 2 inchs wider. Not much around here no more for73-87 trucks .
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03-29-2022, 10:39 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2022
Location: North Central Washington
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
I purchased two Spectra fuel tanks and a radiator. They aren't installed yet but I trust Canadians and their craftsmanship over the Chinese import parts any day.
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03-30-2022, 09:13 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Woodbury, Ct.
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
I have had one for about a year. I have a 6.0 Ls with mechanical fan and currently have no upper shroud. It runs right at 190-193 all the time. I bought the one for V8 trucks with A/C.
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03-30-2022, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Ozark, MO
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
They're fine. Nothing like an original but they work. I install quite a few at my shop, never have performance issues, usually it's just fitment.
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03-30-2022, 10:47 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: vernon b.c.
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
thanks
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04-02-2022, 02:09 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: SW Ontario
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Re: Spetra radiators ?
Spectra is pretty much the goto around these parts. I have used a bunch of them.
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