Radiator question
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From: Cecil County Maryland
Radiator question
I have to buy a new radiator and I was wondering if anyone has ever ordered one from Pep Boys? Ecklers, CA, both have a brass one it's around $250. Pep Boys says they have two brands Spectra, $149 and Line(?) $200. Any input is appreciated.
Joe
Joe
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From: San Antonio TX
I got mine from Autozone. Probably very similar to what you are looking at.
I run dual electric fans, FYI.
The radiator looked good, and bolted right in without any drama. I had not seen north of 185 degrees until I installed the TH700r4 tranny and a bit higher stall torque converter. With the new converter and tranny, it keeps it under well under 200.
I think I bought the radiator a couple years ago, and I've had no problems with it at all.
I bought the more expensive of the two offered, I think it listed as the "heavy duty" radiator.
Bottom line.......No regrets here.
I run dual electric fans, FYI.
The radiator looked good, and bolted right in without any drama. I had not seen north of 185 degrees until I installed the TH700r4 tranny and a bit higher stall torque converter. With the new converter and tranny, it keeps it under well under 200.
I think I bought the radiator a couple years ago, and I've had no problems with it at all.
I bought the more expensive of the two offered, I think it listed as the "heavy duty" radiator.
Bottom line.......No regrets here.
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From: Pine Bluff Arkansas
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-'18-‘19-'20-'21
Originally Posted by Joes80
Might as well get all the hoses, thermostat and housing while I am at it.
Should I get 160 or 180? Or is the 180 stock? same price I just want to get the right one.
Should I get 160 or 180? Or is the 180 stock? same price I just want to get the right one.
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From: Some Beautiful Place Sunny and Amazing One
Originally Posted by 71_454_Green_Machine
Dunno - I went with an alum radiator. C3's weren't noted for thier cooling capabilities. Rather have a cool engine than an overheated former engine... Buy the best your wallet can handle.
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