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05-23-2014, 09:18 AM | #26 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
I bought an Ebay special when I installed my new engine. It was easy to install and it works great. All aluminum for $172
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Rows-1967-...item51aef2599c
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05-23-2014, 12:45 PM | #27 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
I am going to have to do a custom radiator because of my Trailblazer engine swap which basically changes inlet and outlet position, left for right. Of the companies that would do custom, Ron Davis was far and away the best package for me. All aluminum, well constructed, high quality fans with a very well planned and executed shroud and made to fit into the C-10 mounts.
They sent me example pictures and CAD drawing for the whole thing. I still haven't ordered it, but am about to. I also got information from other vendors but they were either beyond stupidly expensive or were a hack of an off the shelf piece. Ron Davis was going to make it from scratch (not that the Ron Davis wasn't expensive, it is, but I thought it was more reasonable by comparison).... FWIW. Most of the radiator companies (like transmission builders) have their haters on internet forums in one place or another, Ron Davis seemed to have a lot more good press than bad when I researched it and they do offer very nice and lesser priced drop ins for our trucks in all the typical configurations, 2 and 4 core sized and with or without integrated trans cooler as well as shrouded electrics. |
05-23-2014, 05:33 PM | #28 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
Well I inboxed the Murray/vista pro 433366. It is aluminum with a plastic tank. I sure hope it holds up. We will see.
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05-23-2014, 10:17 PM | #29 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
Late to the Party!!!! Addco fit perfect!!!
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05-24-2014, 02:36 PM | #30 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
Put the radiator in this morning. It's about 80f and the truck is running cooler than it used to. I am still not too happy about part of the radiator being plastic. Oh well, as long as it last a long time I should not complain. The real test will be when it is in the 90s and I'm pulling a bobcat on a utility trailer.
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05-24-2014, 03:21 PM | #31 | |
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I would be disappointed with plastic tanks too. Most cars and trucks built in the last 20 years or so have them and they last reasonably well. This is another example of the aftermarket DIY industry trying to consolidate the shear number of parts. I've seen this with other parts as they try to make parts that will fit many cars VS a few.
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05-26-2014, 12:35 PM | #32 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
It seems that all radiators manufacturers are moving to the plastic/aluminum radiators due to the high cost of copper/brass materials. I know the company we sell has plastic/aluminum radiator in the box when selling a radiator for our trucks. They are an ok radiator and if you ever split/break a tank, you can just replace the tank as these are available.
But it still doesn't look right in these trucks... I still prefer a rebuilt OE radiator using a new core, even though it may be more expensive.
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05-26-2014, 04:47 PM | #33 | |
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There's nothing wrong with the new style radiators, but you're correct when you say "doesn't look right". We're all used to seeing that black four core OEM Goliath that belongs there. I've got one of the O'reilly's radiators. After ten years, it sprung a leak, and they gave me a new one. That was five years ago. I wonder what they'll replace it with next time?
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05-26-2014, 06:13 PM | #34 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
I've put in 3 or 4 Champions in different applications and only had one issue. One of the trans cooler line fittings had some messed up threads. The owner already had an external cooler, so instead of returning it, he told me to just use the external cooler only. Two of the installs were on air conditioned cars and in our July-September high heat/high humidity climate, no problems in traffic.
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05-27-2014, 10:21 PM | #35 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
ive got the thick griffin rad in my 69...just trimmed the rubber cushions a lil to use the oem brackets but i plan on making some to fit/look a lil better.
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05-27-2014, 10:23 PM | #36 |
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Well I am going round two with this one. The radiator on my other truck (1968 w/396) has a pin hole leak. I think I am going go with the all aluminum radiator from speed cooling. I will keep you all posted on this.
So much for the Devils Run Car Show I was going to bring my 1968 to this weekend...
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02-04-2017, 06:37 PM | #37 |
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Re: Best Replacement Radiators
Do you guys have any experience with the vista pro 433369 or the champion mc369? I have a 1969 c20 with a v8 and air conditioning.
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07-12-2017, 11:51 AM | #40 |
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Z10, Very nice! That's exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!
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