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Old 08-02-2017, 06:31 PM
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Best radiator

I know there are alot of threads out there about radiators. Just wondering whats a good one under $200 if possible. Looking for people's opinion that put one in and had it for a while. Let me know if it was a pain to install too.

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Old 08-02-2017, 06:51 PM
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Re: Best radiator

This is what I just put in the 90. Perfect drop in fit. So far it is working as it should.

Ordered from Amazon at a cost of 76.06. Shipping free.
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Old 08-05-2018, 03:40 PM
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Re: Best radiator

1 year after do u still happy with this radiator Bob ?
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Old 08-14-2018, 09:57 AM
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Stock factory radiator is good to over 400hp.
Old 08-14-2018, 10:23 AM
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Love my factory radiator. With a properly running system it cools my 350 no problem.
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Just replaced mine today, Advance Auto Parts, $89.00. I’m already noticing it’s running cooler, and it dropped right in—-didn’t even have to remove the fans just the top bolts on the radiator bracket where the fans attach to the radiator bracket.
Old 08-14-2018, 02:43 PM
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+1 on the stock radiator. Using the one that came in my 350 TPI GTA for my LS1 swap and it's never had a problem keeping it cool.
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yes. I have had no problems.
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That having been said, I absolutely hate plastic tanks...here’s why I had to replace mine today...but to be fair, it may possibly have been original to the car.
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thx for info guys :-)
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