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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 02:51 PM
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Aftermarket Radiator?

I found a good deal on a new radiator through radiators.com ($129). They told me its a 2-row core, which is at least as good as the original in my '83. Has anyone had any experiences with their radiators? I need to know if it's good enough or not.


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Old Mar 18, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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I have one of theres in my 7 now. Fits like a glove. The first one they sent me had a leak, they sent one out and I got it next day. They have wearhouses all over, so you get them real fast.
I say go for it. $129 shipped was the best I found!
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 12:24 AM
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For about that I had mine vatted, reworked to 3 row core and replaced all the fins with higher efficiency fins and painted it. Mine won't ever get past half and I still have the stock clutch fan and no shroud !
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 09:06 AM
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I had that done to one of my radiators and when it came back it weighed a ton!!!
I couldn't believe how much it weighed compared to the stock rad. I replaced it with the original to save weight after i found my original problem was a screwed up guage (poor ground) not the cooling system, Is yours heavy???
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 09:55 PM
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Not noticably. Empty it felt about the same, but I never thought to weigh it. I hope I never get the opportunity again if you know what I mean
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Old Mar 19, 2005 | 09:58 PM
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hm 129 i could order a radiator from there and save a few bux(was quoted 170 locally...) think i'll do that tuesday when i get paid!
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