[ElkidminoLTU]

Did some searching on the site and found plenty of info on aluminum radiators, but everyone switched to electric fans when they bought one. I'm looking a drop-in, bolt-in, hook up the hoses and fan shroud and go aluminum radiator for less than $300.

Suggestions, links and/or info all appreciated.

Thanks!

-Dave

 

[Bobby78]

I put this in my 78 with a 350. Only mods were to trim the edge of the fan shroud because the radiator is thicker. They also have an excellent warranty.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1978-1987-Chevy-El-Camino-Radiator-4-Row-Aluminum-All-Aluminum-RADIATOR-305-350-/140740996081?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item20c4d12bf1&vxp=mtr

 

[ElkidminoLTU]

That's the kind of thing I'm looking for. Any input on performance so far? I tow with the car regularly, so the 4 row you referenced would be ideal. :You_Rock:

 

[Bobby78]

No issues at all! I've had it since 11/10. First one developed a slight leak and they replaced it free. They said I should have mixed distilled water with the coolant not tap water. But they were good about it. Used premixed in the replacement and all is well.

 

[MikesElco94]

No issues at all! I've had it since 11/10. First one developed a slight leak and they replaced it free. They said I should have mixed distilled water with the coolant not tap water. But they were good about it. Used premixed in the replacement and all is well.

Can you just use the regular green coolant? Not much to it than a little tweaking of the shroud and a radiator flush?

 

[Red Regal T]

3rd Generation Camaro z28 radiator is a bolt in. About $125 new.

 

[Bobby78]

Yeah green coolant. Just that the vendor reccommends distilled water mixed with it or pre-mixed.
I bought this one because I'm not a big fan of crimped on plastic tanks. Yeah they work. The one in my 99 tahoe is just starting to seep a bit. But they also look a bit cheap.

 

[Red Regal T]

They are cheap. Less than half what you paid.

X that ... $93. Buy another $7 worth of stuff and have it shipped for free, and on top of that, get 20% off.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Radiator-Ready-Rad_3900096-P_31_R%7CGRPCOOLAMS_____