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SikWiditMke
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So my radiator crapped out, and looking for a quick fix without downtime as this is my DD. So, i just want to know if anybody is running them, and what's your experience? This is on the aluminum one with plastic end tanks.

[ June 14, 2012, 12:56 PM: Message edited by: SikWiditMke ]

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never in a mustang, but I went through 3 from kragen/o'reilly's for my old 2001 s10 blazer. Constantly got one from them with pinhole leaks.

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I ran Pepboys copper 3 row radiator for almost 6 years. Used it in both my 91 GT with HCI and in my Incon twin turbo notch and it never gave me any problems.
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1800 radiator. but if you need it right away then you might want to find a place that stocks them.
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Look up radiator classic on ebay i've bought mine from them lifetime warranty. Just like the kragen ones but cheaper. I got one cooling my bbc and it works great.

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If only you weren't in a hurry I could sell you my 3 row that's on my car now. I just bought a Fluidyne one so imma change it out maybe monday

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i had luck with one from kragen worked fine till i needed a bigger radiator

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Lookup Ideal Radiator in Carmichael I got an all aluminum radiator for $200 with warranty been running it for the last year no issues!

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Thanks for all the replies Gentlemen, i ended up just purchasing the one from pepboys and it seems its holding up fine. Temps are lower then usual. Eventually in a couple months i will be purchasing the 3 row all aluminum from radiator classics. thanks again
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+1 SP Automotive...2 yrs no leaks
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I purchased a radiator from pepboys and it has been really good for the past 6 years..Good luck [patriot]

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Originally posted by Venomousnotch:
I purchased a radiator from pepboys and it has been really good for the past 6 years..Good luck [patriot]

Thanks. I'm actually satisfied with my purchase on the 1 row aluminum with plastic end tanks. Drove to LA this pass weekend, and temps never reached or passed 180* in 108* weather. So I have no complaints.

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