Yet another Replacement Radiator question
Former Vendor
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Brighton
Originally Posted by Kalway
All copper/brass rads are sent overseas due to hazardous waste disposal.
Heatex (Roseville Mi)
Great Lakes (Bellville Mi)
All manufacture C/B and that's just from memory, I know there are dozens of others.
If someone wants a replacement c/b that fits I don't see how you could go wrong with a Modine or or GDI (ready rad)
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Seattle Area WA
Thanks everyone and thanks Tom! I wish we could afford the Direct-Fit line but he is only 17 and cash poor after buying the car and I'm the banker and mechanic 
Anyway, this is a "driver" that needs a little more work and who knows how long he will keep it or please forbid, have an accident.
Anyway, this is a "driver" that needs a little more work and who knows how long he will keep it or please forbid, have an accident.
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Oregon
Originally Posted by Scott Marzahl
I know the best units available are from Tom, however the price is a bit too much for my 17 year old son. His car is a 1976 w/auto and AC. I do not want to spend the time fabing an aftermarket aluminum one to fit either.
That leaves the copper/brass replacements by companies like Ready-Rad and Modine/Proliance. The car always had the correct temp with the stock 4 row, so for his budget we are thinking of staying with the copper/brass ones in the $300 price range. I know Modine has been around for a very long time, does anyone have any comments with regards to quality of the current aftermarket units or is one better than the other.
Thanks,
Scott
That leaves the copper/brass replacements by companies like Ready-Rad and Modine/Proliance. The car always had the correct temp with the stock 4 row, so for his budget we are thinking of staying with the copper/brass ones in the $300 price range. I know Modine has been around for a very long time, does anyone have any comments with regards to quality of the current aftermarket units or is one better than the other.
Thanks,
Scott
Safety Car
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by Tom DeWitt
Active radiator (Phil pa)
Heatex (Roseville Mi)
Great Lakes (Bellville Mi)
All manufacture C/B and that's just from memory, I know there are dozens of others.
If someone wants a replacement c/b that fits I don't see how you could go wrong with a Modine or or GDI (ready rad)
Heatex (Roseville Mi)
Great Lakes (Bellville Mi)
All manufacture C/B and that's just from memory, I know there are dozens of others.
If someone wants a replacement c/b that fits I don't see how you could go wrong with a Modine or or GDI (ready rad)
