Radiators !!!!
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Radiators !!!!
Doesn't get more exciting than this!!! :sleep:
I'm buying a new one.... here's the prices:
MidAmerica - Graatelli, $499.99
Eckler's - Be Cool - $599.99
Eckler's - Stock - $232.95
The Last Detail - AC Delco - $153.00
Here's the question....what the hell is the difference? I realize that some are 100% aluminum...less weight. However, are the differences great enough to cause me to throw down a few extra bills? :confused:
I'm leaning towards the Delco...is this the same one that came in the '88's?
Thanks,
Dave
I'm buying a new one.... here's the prices:
MidAmerica - Graatelli, $499.99
Eckler's - Be Cool - $599.99
Eckler's - Stock - $232.95
The Last Detail - AC Delco - $153.00
Here's the question....what the hell is the difference? I realize that some are 100% aluminum...less weight. However, are the differences great enough to cause me to throw down a few extra bills? :confused:
I'm leaning towards the Delco...is this the same one that came in the '88's?
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: Radiators !!!! (Dave's_88)
I just put a BeCool in mine. It's about twice the thickness of the stocker, and it's fully welded alumimum. So you don't crack both plastic side tanks like I did! :U
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Re: Radiators !!!! (BrianCunningham)
Brian,
How much did you actually pay for it? $600!!
Have you noticed any difference in your coolant temp.?
How does it fit in the rubber grommets if it is thicker than the stock?
Thanks,
Dave
How much did you actually pay for it? $600!!
Have you noticed any difference in your coolant temp.?
How does it fit in the rubber grommets if it is thicker than the stock?
Thanks,
Dave
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Re: Radiators !!!! (Dave's_88)
Actually a little more than that, since you need to buy the spacers as well.
but it's rated for 700hp
I've noticed a lot cooler temp at autocross events.
When I drove into work I left both fans on, manual switch, and my coolant was 177, in town on an 80deg day :D
I haven't been back to an open track yet.
I was suppose to go back to Waterford Sunday, but I got sick! :cry
You make it fit the stock shrowd by cutting the rubber mounts and spacing the fan out.
I took pics, just waiting for the film to develope.
but it's rated for 700hp
I've noticed a lot cooler temp at autocross events.
When I drove into work I left both fans on, manual switch, and my coolant was 177, in town on an 80deg day :D
I haven't been back to an open track yet.
I was suppose to go back to Waterford Sunday, but I got sick! :cry
You make it fit the stock shrowd by cutting the rubber mounts and spacing the fan out.
I took pics, just waiting for the film to develope.
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Re: Radiators !!!! (Dave's_88)
The AC/Delco should be the stock radiator that came with the car, but seems too cheap? Ask Sam at TLD if it's the real deal. If it's real, I'd get it in a heatbeat.
If you are looking for an improvement I'd study Griffin.
EDIT: Forgot to add. Throw in some aftermarket corrosion inhibitor extender with the mix of new AF. This will prevent depleating all the silicates from the initial charge of AF onto the new radiator. Use a 50/50 mix of AF to distilled H2O. Flush well prior with clear water, I used distilled on the last flush. Also good time to replace radiator cap and thermostat.
Second Edit: It's tough when you get old (CRS). I would use a Green AF, and use a silicate corrosion inhibitor extender.
Good Luck
Pete
[Modified by PeteL, 7:09 PM 9/4/2001]
If you are looking for an improvement I'd study Griffin.
EDIT: Forgot to add. Throw in some aftermarket corrosion inhibitor extender with the mix of new AF. This will prevent depleating all the silicates from the initial charge of AF onto the new radiator. Use a 50/50 mix of AF to distilled H2O. Flush well prior with clear water, I used distilled on the last flush. Also good time to replace radiator cap and thermostat.
Second Edit: It's tough when you get old (CRS). I would use a Green AF, and use a silicate corrosion inhibitor extender.
Good Luck
Pete
[Modified by PeteL, 7:09 PM 9/4/2001]
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Re: Radiators !!!! (BrianCunningham)
I just put a BeCool in mine. It's about twice the thickness of the stocker, and it's fully welded alumimum. So you don't crack both plastic side tanks like I did! :U
