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menlo pony
Member # 4301
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does anyone know where i can get a cheap aluminum radiator from? what brand should i be looking for?
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racercosmo
Member # 1864
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Summit racing
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menlo pony
Member # 4301
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which is the best for the value... i dont just want to buy some cheap shit that is going to break down half way through summer...and my car is close to stock so i dont need anything crazy...thanks
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stoauto
Member # 2803
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well i got the summit brand radiator in my 5.0, it works great. i'v had the Griffin radiator in previous 5.0s and it to works great. both are under 200$. all aluminum, fully welded.
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Fastback on Welds
Member # 1906
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quote: Originally posted by menlo pony: my car is close to stock so i dont need anything crazy...thanks
then why are you even replacing the "stock" one
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menlo pony
Member # 4301
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[ April 26, 2004, 03:09 PM: Message edited by: menlo pony ]
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menlo pony
Member # 4301
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quote: Originally posted by Fastback on Welds: quote: Originally posted by menlo pony: my car is close to stock so i dont need anything crazy...thanks
then why are you even replacing the "stock" one
because it is leaking, and my car is heating up alot. i replaced the thermostat, and no change. so i figure i should get an aluminum radiator, and a flex-a-fan to keep it cool...am i wrong. if so what should i be looking for or changing?
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mtbaughs
Member # 4052
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You can get the radiator from Summit or the one I normally use is from fluidyne. As far as whats causing the overheating it should really be looked into before you start throwing parts at the car trying to figure it out as this can get expensive and can not always fix whats wrong. A good set up would be the radiator I mentioned above with a 180 stat, a hayden heavy duty fan clutch and an edelbrock water pump. A good cooling system flush along with red line water wetter or royal purple coolant additive
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blind
Member # 3052
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if your car is leaking coolant I would wager the waterpump needs replacing, not the radiator.
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the50ho
Member # 73
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quote: Originally posted by blind: if your car is leaking coolant I would wager the waterpump needs replacing, not the radiator.
water pump maybe, but I'd also go back and agree with mike that the real problem should be found first, instead of just throwing new parts at it.
Do a thourough inspection of the engine, and surrounding parts where coolant could leak from. LOOK EVERYWHERE. When you find where you're loosing coolant from, start there. You may not need a radiator, thermostat, or anything major at all. Could be something as simple as tightening a hose clamp.
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stoauto
Member # 2803
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quote: Originally posted by Fastback on Welds: quote: Originally posted by menlo pony: my car is close to stock so i dont need anything crazy...thanks
then why are you even replacing the "stock" one
the stock cooling system sucks. i'd do it anyways, if money isn't a problem. but you should try your best to find the problem first.
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losbadgt
Member # 4394
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my car started leaking too, i have a 2000 gt. It's leaking on the passanger side on the radiator i think, me and my dad are going to try to fix it tomorrow. Any special things i need to look at.
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