I need to get a new radiator for my engine and I don't know which one to get. Unfortunately I don't have $500 to spend on a Be Cool one. I don't want to spend more than about $200 for now, but I also don't want to cook my new motor. My combination is in my signature and I'm open for suggestions. The only cheap radiator I've heard anything about has been the one from AutoZone. Anyone have experience with this?

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Riccioli Performance Motorworks

--RPM Racing--

Getting there.....383 with Super Ram, Bosch 24# SVO's, MSD, Edelbrock 58 mm TB, 700R4 tranny, Eibach springs, Koni 12 way adjustable shocks and struts, and more!! Now let's pray it runs when it's all back together!!!!

 

I've been seeing A 3 core HD one on ebay alot recently. It's by a dealer that normally sells them for around $174. I think is a modine but the ad doesn't say. If I see it again I'll post a link. It's supposed to be brand new with a warranty and nobody's been bidding on it at $104.

 

performanceradiator.com has 3 row aluminum radiators brand new for about $125. I bought one and my car stays at about 180 degrees in 100 degree weather with the fan on.

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'86 IROC 5-speed
305 LG4
edelbrock performer rpm intake
edelbrock 600 cfm carb
msd pro billet hei distributer
'95 3.23 rearend
hotchkis rear suspension
PST front polygraphite suspension
"speed kills. buy a f@&d, live forever."

 

You can get a 3 core Griffin aluminum radiator from Summit or Jeg's for $180. That is what I have and have been very satisfied with it. My car usually runs 170-180*.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
3" Hooker CatBack w/Aero Chamber muffler
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
3:73 Posi
Rebuilt 700R4
B&M Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite

 

Mark, did you have to fabricate anything for the Griffin install?

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1989 IROC-Z 5.7L
NOS 5151 150HP kit
ProBuilt 700R4, PI Vigilante 2800 stall lockup
Baer Brakes 12" Sport System

 

The stock replacement type aluminum one kept my car cooler than the 3 row copper/brass radiator.

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90 IROC
SuperRamed 406
Trickflow 23* heads

 

The radiator slid right in, make sure you get the correct measurement, some radiator's have measurements from tubing to tubing while other radiator's measure the whole radiator, I forget which one Griffin goes by so just call Summit and they can tell you how to measure it. The only parts that needed to be fabricated was I had to cut my top radiator hose so it would connect to the thermostat and the top piece, I guess it's called the radiator support, it doesn't quite fit over the radiator perfectly but it'll hold by just shoving it on there.

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'86 IROC
T-TOPS, TINTED WINDOWS, BRAKE LIGHT BLACKOUTS
GM GOODWRENCH 350
EDELBROCK TES HEADERS
3" Hooker CatBack w/Aero Chamber muffler
EDELBROCK 600CFM CARB.
KN AIRFILTER
ACCEL HEI DISTRIBUTOR
160* Stat
3:73 Posi
Rebuilt 700R4
B&M Megashifter, 5" Autometer Tach w/shift lite