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Old 02-17-09, 03:16 PM
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need a radiator

87 n/a base

im lookin for a new radiator, but dont know what to get. i dont want to spend more than maybe 200 but ill go up to 250. the cheapest one i found was 160 at radiator barn but ive never heard of them. if anyone knows anything bout them please tell me

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Old 02-17-09, 03:21 PM
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check the classifieds and keep your eye open for a used koyo rad or similar.
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i really dont want anything used
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I picked one up from Radiator Barn myself.

No real complaints, but it's not a perfect fit and is much harder to bleed the air out of then any other radiator I have seen. It lacks the "bleeder plug" in the neck, which makes air a nightmare to fully remove.
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lol ok well im lookin for something that will fit nicely and wont give me hell if i need to bleed it.
has anyone ever bought a radiator from autozone the brand is transpro doesnt look like a good one tho but i really dont no
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if you gonna spend 270+ for an autozone one you might as well get a good aftermarket one
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i never said the one at auto zone was 270, i said im willing to pay 250. it only cost 180
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