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**rechinca** · 10-01-2018, 02:38 PM

My 1971 C10 has a leak in the core tubes. I have been hunting around for a replacement as a re-core is around the $350 mark. I seem to find tons of radiators listed for the automatics, but few if any for the M/T. It would seem to me I could use the one for the automatic and just put in a couple of plugs for the trans coolers but not sure. Anyone have any input as the new rads I found that are for the manual transmissions are even more expensive than a re-core. Any ideas out there or recommendations?

BossHogg69 · 10-01-2018, 02:48 PM

I had a stock 4 ROW CORE brass radiator for auto trans in my '69 C10 with a TREMEC 5 speed manual that I swapped in place of a Turbo 400. Just disconnected the trans cooler lines and used it with no issues.

I'm now using this 2 ROW CORE, and it fit perfect.
http://www.speedcooling.com/1967_197..._Radiator.html, with a TREMEC 6 speed, I didn't even bother to plug the lines for the transmission cooler. It's a really nice radiator and not too expensive.

hjewell2 · 10-01-2018, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rechinca

My 1971 C10 has a leak in the core tubes. I have been hunting around for a replacement as a re-core is around the $350 mark. I seem to find tons of radiators listed for the automatics, but few if any for the M/T. It would seem to me I could use the one for the automatic and just put in a couple of plugs for the trans coolers but not sure. Anyone have any input as the new rads I found that are for the manual transmissions are even more expensive than a re-core. Any ideas out there or recommendations?

Yes you can use the auto rad and just cap the trans cooler to keep dirt out of the cooler in case you decide to go automatic later. $350.00 is a good deal, I just paid $538.00 for a recore on a 4 core rad.

**rechinca** · 10-01-2018, 04:19 PM

Thanks for the info guys. I suspected that is what I would end up finding out. I talked to Jegs today as I was able to get a "scratch and dent" Champion aluminum replacement for the wife's '71 F250 for $140 a few months ago. Best case was $180. I may have to go along with that. I'll keep the original for just in case.

72c20customcamper · 10-01-2018, 07:28 PM

No problem with using a auto radiator in a standard. This is not a dig at anyone but the proper terminology is row not core.

hjewell2 · 10-01-2018, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

No problem with using a auto radiator in a standard. This is not a dig at anyone but the proper terminology is row not core.

no problem,, I have always said four core instead of four row core must be a Michigan thing or up bringing..

10-01-2018, 02:38 PM	#1
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 529	Radiator for Manual Transmission question My 1971 C10 has a leak in the core tubes. I have been hunting around for a replacement as a re-core is around the $350 mark. I seem to find tons of radiators listed for the automatics, but few if any for the M/T. It would seem to me I could use the one for the automatic and just put in a couple of plugs for the trans coolers but not sure. Anyone have any input as the new rads I found that are for the manual transmissions are even more expensive than a re-core. Any ideas out there or recommendations? __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

10-01-2018, 02:48 PM	#2
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: Radiator for Manual Transmission question I had a stock 4 ROW CORE brass radiator for auto trans in my '69 C10 with a TREMEC 5 speed manual that I swapped in place of a Turbo 400. Just disconnected the trans cooler lines and used it with no issues. I'm now using this 2 ROW CORE, and it fit perfect. http://www.speedcooling.com/1967_197..._Radiator.html, with a TREMEC 6 speed, I didn't even bother to plug the lines for the transmission cooler. It's a really nice radiator and not too expensive. __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!! Last edited by BossHogg69; 10-01-2018 at 08:06 PM.

10-01-2018, 04:19 PM	#4
rechinca Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 529	Re: Radiator for Manual Transmission question Thanks for the info guys. I suspected that is what I would end up finding out. I talked to Jegs today as I was able to get a "scratch and dent" Champion aluminum replacement for the wife's '71 F250 for $140 a few months ago. Best case was $180. I may have to go along with that. I'll keep the original for just in case. __________________ 1971 Custom/10 - 350/3 speed, Orange/White roof

10-01-2018, 07:28 PM	#5
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,422	Re: Radiator for Manual Transmission question No problem with using a auto radiator in a standard. This is not a dig at anyone but the proper terminology is row not core. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.



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