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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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Default Should I upgrade the radiator

Looks like I cracked my radiator when the Vette over heated this weekend :cry So if I need to replace it, shoud I go with a stock one or get a hi-preformace one. Don't know much about different kinds out there So any suggestion will help.
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:06 AM
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I would get a stock one if you have a stock car, unless, you plan on major HP mods. You can change your fan turn on times to make it run cooler

A new performance double row radiator starts at @ $450 up to $550 or so.

Stock prices I have seen appear to be @ $150 - $250
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 10:36 AM
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Default Re: Should I upgrade the radiator (86_Vette)

If you have the money, yeah. I would if i lived in FL.
I dont think the stock one is adequate for the engine. Id get a BeCool.
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