New Radiator on an Automatic?
 

My original radiator looks like a sprinkler system. So here are my options...

By a new one from Autozone... $229.99 (quality?)
Get core replaced at local radiator shop ... $275 (i'll shop some more here)
Universal BeCool radiator which has 2 1" rows that is $284 at Summit
The universal Griffin with 2 1" rows is $190 (price from another post)
Northern 9607 31 x 19 = Speedway pn 917347-31 @ $170 (price from another post)

I don't mind some fabrication or coersion. My question is regarding the fact that i CURRENTLY have an automatic transmission with AC. If i go with one of the above aluminums do i have to add an external cooler?

So...
Which radiator?
Which Cooler?
Where/How should i mount the cooler?

-Thomas

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

I have a Hayden cooler and it is mounted to the front of the radiator with zip ties...I totally by passed the radiator it it solely cools the transmission...Works great

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

I had mine recored using a High-Efficiency core. higher fin count, and also bigger tubes inside. It cost me $225 but since I work in a shop, the radiator place charged me wholesale. I think $275 is probably retail ... but for that price, make sure you are getting a High-Efficiency core rather than OEM.

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (Alwyn678)
 

Why'd you pick the hayden? What size is it? Do you have A/C?

Anyone else use a cooler?

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

Yes I have A/C and I picked Hayden cause it was recommended by a couple of tranny guys

http://www.bulkparts.com/pics/1677.jpg

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

speedway 917347-31 trucool Al radiator: $170 http://www.speedwaymotors.com/produc...1RRD8LEQS32T85

hayden 1404 tube & fin trans cooler: $33 http://www.bulkpart.com/cgi-bin/miva...duct_Code=1404

I already had a white-box cooler like the 1404 ... but if I bought new I'd probably choose like alwyn's 1677
hayden 1677 stacked plate trans cooler: $38 http://www.bulkpart.com/cgi-bin/miva...duct_Code=1677


[Modified by jackson, 12:21 PM 12/30/2002]

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

Once again thanks! I'm placing the order.

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

If you go to my website and click on PROJECT COOLING, you can see the set up for a Be Cool radiator... Good Luck

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (timbo79)
 

I just ordered the Northern from Summit.....I allready had dual spals and a custom aluminum fab for them to work on the aluminum rad setup.

Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)
 

I'm wondering how the lower radiator hose connector clears the A-Arm?