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Old 12-29-2002, 04:26 PM
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Default 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?

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

-Thomas
Old 12-29-2002, 06:00 PM
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Default 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
Old 12-29-2002, 06:02 PM
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Default 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.
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Default 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?
Old 12-30-2002, 09:32 AM
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Why'd you pick the hayden? What size is it? Do you have A/C?

Anyone else use a cooler?
Yes I have A/C and I picked Hayden cause it was recommended by a couple of tranny guys

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Default 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


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Old 01-04-2003, 08:56 PM
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Default Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)

Once again thanks! I'm placing the order.
Old 01-05-2003, 12:37 AM
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Default 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
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Default 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.
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Default Re: New Radiator on an Automatic? (tzavaleta)

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

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