radiator help

[chevytrucks84]

im looking to change out my old stock radiatorfor a new one. id like a double pass and if not that then definately an aluminum one. i cant find anything that fits the stock size that is aftermarket. just wondering if anyone has installed besides a big block or four core radiator. let me know thanks mitch

 

[HotRodPC]

im looking to change out my old stock radiatorfor a new one. id like a double pass and if not that then definately an aluminum one. i cant find anything that fits the stock size that is aftermarket. just wondering if anyone has installed besides a big block or four core radiator. let me know thanks mitch

This one should cool much more than an OEM 4 Core Old school radiator. More tubes per inch, and being aluminum. Lifetime Warranty is always nice. Provided the company stays in business.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Row-1967-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc72d34bb&vxp=mtr

 

[HotRodPC]

BTW, Welcome Aboard Mitch. Do we get to see pics of your truck and hear a bit about it?

 

[whiplash889]

might want to try lmc.com i just picked up a 3 core aluminum for 250 shipped

Actually, www.lmctruck.com Here's a link.

 

[chevytrucks84]

Thanks for the quick replys! i was looking at the dual pass on ebay but they only come in 31x19 and thats tank to tank, the stock is 28.5 and i would like the same if not bigger. im liking the champion radiator, but i dont need the tranny cooler no big deal. any other sugestions would be help full. im hoping to order one beginning of the week. thanks again

 

[skysurfer]

Something to consider when choosing between a 2-core or 3-core radiator is that if the external physical dimensions are the same, the internal tube diameter in the triple is reduced...usually from 5/8" to 1/4", so the potential for rust and corrosion to clog them is greatly increased.

 

[chevytrucks84]

this is what i am/was still kinda am, cant make up my mind, thinking, just dont want it to be made of aluminum foil! its a little on the smaller side but fabing mounts is no big deal.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/GM-ALUMINUM...Parts_Accessories&hash=item27c0de7f92&vxp=mtr

 

[skysurfer]

That looks like a really well-built unit, better than the DPI 716 I bought for $215. Only issue is that if you go with any other size than oem you're going to have issues with the shroud not fitting properly which translates into lost efficiency.

 

[HotRodPC]

That looks like a really well-built unit, better than the DPI 716 I bought for $215. Only issue is that if you go with any other size than oem you're going to have issues with the shroud not fitting properly which translates into lost efficiency.

Then means to find a nice fitting Electric fan set up. Regain hp and run cooler. Win Win !!!

 

[chevytrucks84]

i already have the electric fan set up so its not a big deal. i cannot find anybody that says prc is a "bad radiator" so im thinking thats it

 

[HotRodPC]

i already have the electric fan set up so its not a big deal. i cannot find anybody that says prc is a "bad radiator" so im thinking thats it

Go for it !!! We've had some recent discussion about E fan set ups. When you get a chance, maybe dig up that thread and let us know what you have as far as fan, temp switch, relays etc.
And let us know how that install goes on the PRC radiator.

 

[bucket]

This one should cool much more than an OEM 4 Core Old school radiator. More tubes per inch, and being aluminum. Lifetime Warranty is always nice. Provided the company stays in business.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Row-1967-...Parts_Accessories&hash=item3cc72d34bb&vxp=mtr

It says it's a "lifetime" warranty for 60 days

I bought a Champion radiator from a different seller and that thing leaks like a SOB. I think it leaked right from the start, but I had other minor leaks that kept popping up so I didn't realize the rad was faulty. 1.5 years later, the think pukes coolant from everywhere.

 

[HotRodPC]

It says it's a "lifetime" warranty for 60 days

I bought a Champion radiator from a different seller and that thing leaks like a SOB. I think it leaked right from the start, but I had other minor leaks that kept popping up so I didn't realize the rad was faulty. 1.5 years later, the think pukes coolant from everywhere.

Mental note to add to my Do NOT Buy List:
#1 Firestone tires cuz they go flat.
#2 Champion Radiators cuz they puke coolant everywhere.

 

[bucket]

Lol, it really does leak from everywhere. There must be several porous welds on both tanks and were the tubes go into the tanks. Stop-leak pellets took care of some of the smaller leaks, but it still leaks badly near the bottom somewhere that I can't see with the shroud in place. It leaks fast enough that I can't even drive it anywhere right now.

Hopefully it was just a fluke because I have another Champion radiator that I bought at the same time. I have yet to install it.

 

[HotRodPC]

Lol, it really does leak from everywhere. There must be several porous welds on both tanks and were the tubes go into the tanks. Stop-leak pellets took care of some of the smaller leaks, but it still leaks badly near the bottom somewhere that I can't see with the shroud in place. It leaks fast enough that I can't even drive it anywhere right now.

Hopefully it was just a fluke because I have another Champion radiator that I bought at the same time. I have yet to install it.

Maybe they had a trainee build that bad one.