decent affordable radiator? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

rickywideglide · 07-22-2015, 09:42 PM

took my radiator down to local repair shop to repair a leak,radiator pretty rough ,guy said he would have to recore reuse old tanks for @ 450. ive decided to just get a new one. what would you guys recommend,truck has 350 with auto trans,looking to stay under 200 bucks if possible. should i go aluminum 3 row radiator, thanks for any feedback

**CHIZZLER** · 07-22-2015, 09:52 PM

Check out champion radiators. They can be had for a couple hundred. E-bay has them. Also summit.

rickywideglide · 07-22-2015, 10:03 PM

thanks, so reading on there im guessing 2 row should be ok?

padresag · 07-22-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by rickywideglide

thanks, so reading on there im guessing 2 row should be ok?

I would go a little heavier on the core as you have a/t cooler lines coming in. never try to go to cheap as it wi9ll usually cost you more in the long run
ron

**CHIZZLER** · 07-22-2015, 10:33 PM

3 row would be good. Check out champions website.

rickywideglide · 07-22-2015, 10:38 PM

checked website out of stock right now

markeb01 · 07-22-2015, 11:44 PM

I just added a 3 row Champion to my truck and it doesn't run over 180 now, no matter how hot it is outside. With a 3 row brass/copper radiator it would swell to over 210 under the same conditions.

64shortbed · 07-22-2015, 11:48 PM

Ebay get a nice aluminum one for around $150. Or call speedway motors they sell speedway specials for about the same price. I'd say they are name brand ones with out the name brand.
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USA_PRIDE · 07-23-2015, 12:42 AM

I just put in a champion 3 row aluminum radiator in my '61 with a 350 swap. I purchased from jegs.com. they have an online price match. I found one on ebay for 198.99 plus shipping. Went to jegs website and they price matched it plus gave me free shipping and had it in 3 days. Great fitment and beautiful looking under the hood

WOLFMANmike · 07-23-2015, 03:24 AM

i agree go with a 3 Row Champion 2 Row wont be good enough and you may not cool the trans enough

TJ's Chevy · 07-23-2015, 10:24 AM

Got mine from Speedmaster79.com. Came with radiator and electric fan.

number10 · 07-23-2015, 03:41 PM

Speedway 26" @ $130.00 next day it was here works great with a 350 manual

Grizz1963 · 07-24-2015, 02:55 AM

Seems Champion comes up everywhere for price vs value.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-24-2015, 12:37 PM

I had a 3 core in my truck with a BB. I should have just ordered the 4 row the first time. Well I have an extra radiator for my other truck anyway... 3 row is the way to go. I got mine of e bay. The 4 Row was $265.

Justin@EntropyRad · 07-28-2015, 11:58 AM

Another option for future reference:

http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html

AcampoDave · 07-28-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Another option for future reference:

http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html

I got me one o'those. I think it's pretty cool. (Cool get it? Ha ha sometimes I just kill myself)

Dubnova · 07-28-2015, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Another option for future reference:

http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html

I have a Entropy cross flow (with the fans) for the LS3 and it's top shelf! A friend has used several Entropy rads in a few different builds and they all have been really good. I have no affiliation with Entropy, it just seems they have good stuff and are easy to deal with.

Justin@EntropyRad · 07-29-2015, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Dubnova

I have a Entropy cross flow (with the fans) for the LS3 and it's top shelf! A friend has used several Entropy rads in a few different builds and they all have been really good. I have no affiliation with Entropy, it just seems they have good stuff and are easy to deal with.

Appreciate it man!

Fleetside: I wasn't getting push notifications on my phone, so I missed posting earlier. Hope that rain you guys got out there helped out...I was born and raised an hour north of The City

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-29-2015, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Appreciate it man!

Fleetside: I wasn't getting push notifications on my phone, so I missed posting earlier. Hope that rain you guys got out there helped out...I was born and raised an hour north of The City

We haven't had any rain. The rain was in Southern California about 400 miles away.

WOLFMANmike · 07-29-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

We haven't had any rain. The rain was in Southern California about 400 miles away.

fleetside i born in Fremont CA ... then lived in Hayward CA now im in southern CA Oceanside

but don't worry the rain will make it to you guys as well

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-29-2015, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Another option for future reference:

http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html

If I would have known about this I probably would have gone with one since it has 1" tubes. I have a 4 row now and it seems to do fine but I need a good fan with shroud.

BigSix · 07-29-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Justin@EntropyRad

Another option for future reference:

http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html

I like your radiatro for my GMC but I am confused if it will fit my truck. My truck used a bracket that bolted down with bolts. I believe bolted to around the latch area? Can I get this radiator and have it bolt in? Should be good to cool off my truck after engine swap. To be clear I use 2 saddles on the bottom and I believe just the one bolt on mount on the top.

**Chevy Fleetside** · 07-29-2015, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by BigSix

I like your radiatro for my GMC but I am confused if it will fit my truck. My truck used a bracket that bolted down with bolts. I believe bolted to around the latch area? Can I get this radiator and have it bolt in? Should be good to cool off my truck after engine swap. To be clear I use 2 saddles on the bottom and I believe just the one bolt on mount on the top.

He is talking about a bolt in not the ones that use the bolt on brackets

BigSix · 07-29-2015, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevy Fleetside

He is talking about a bolt in not the ones that use the bolt on brackets

Oh ok thanks. Mine is not bolt in but instead has the brackets.

BigSix · 07-30-2015, 12:22 PM

So I ended up getting this one because I just liked the shroud LOL

http://www.ebay.com/itm/291522805303

If it can cool a gas V8 then my best guess is that it should be OK with my diesel.

07-22-2015, 09:42 PM	#1
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	decent affordable radiator? took my radiator down to local repair shop to repair a leak,radiator pretty rough ,guy said he would have to recore reuse old tanks for @ 450. ive decided to just get a new one. what would you guys recommend,truck has 350 with auto trans,looking to stay under 200 bucks if possible. should i go aluminum 3 row radiator, thanks for any feedback

07-22-2015, 09:52 PM	#2
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: decent affordable radiator? Check out champion radiators. They can be had for a couple hundred. E-bay has them. Also summit. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-22-2015, 10:03 PM	#3
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: decent affordable radiator? thanks, so reading on there im guessing 2 row should be ok?

07-22-2015, 10:33 PM	#5
CHIZZLER SAVING ONE TRUCK AT A TIME Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: sherwood oregon Posts: 1,141	Re: decent affordable radiator? 3 row would be good. Check out champions website. __________________ 53-suburban (99% done) 40-pick up (99.9% done) 12-cc lb dually D-max (dd) 61-crew cab D-max "PAY LESS FOR WHAT YOU NEED PAY MORE FOR WHAT YOU WANT" 53 BURBAN BARN FIND:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=404091 1940 PROJECT MOON SHINE:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=551088 1961 CREW MAX: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=6957999

07-22-2015, 10:38 PM	#6
rickywideglide Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: mechanicsville,md Posts: 360	Re: decent affordable radiator? checked website out of stock right now

07-22-2015, 11:44 PM	#7
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: decent affordable radiator? I just added a 3 row Champion to my truck and it doesn't run over 180 now, no matter how hot it is outside. With a 3 row brass/copper radiator it would swell to over 210 under the same conditions. __________________ My Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=444502

07-22-2015, 11:48 PM	#8
64shortbed Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Scott city, ks Posts: 301	Re: decent affordable radiator? Ebay get a nice aluminum one for around $150. Or call speedway motors they sell speedway specials for about the same price. I'd say they are name brand ones with out the name brand. Posted via Mobile Device

07-23-2015, 12:42 AM	#9
USA_PRIDE Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: sioux city, ia Posts: 2	Re: decent affordable radiator? I just put in a champion 3 row aluminum radiator in my '61 with a 350 swap. I purchased from jegs.com. they have an online price match. I found one on ebay for 198.99 plus shipping. Went to jegs website and they price matched it plus gave me free shipping and had it in 3 days. Great fitment and beautiful looking under the hood __________________ 1961 Chevy Apache

07-23-2015, 03:24 AM	#10
WOLFMANmike Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: oceanside CA Posts: 706	Re: decent affordable radiator? i agree go with a 3 Row Champion 2 Row wont be good enough and you may not cool the trans enough

07-23-2015, 10:24 AM	#11
TJ's Chevy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Southern Oregon Posts: 10,384	Re: decent affordable radiator? Got mine from Speedmaster79.com. Came with radiator and electric fan. __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 "Project Two Tone" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=596643 1964 GMC "Crustine" semi-build:http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=665056 My youtube channel. Username "Military Chevy": https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_h...fzpcUXyK_5-uiw

07-23-2015, 03:41 PM	#12
number10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: colorado springs, co Posts: 18	Re: decent affordable radiator? Speedway 26" @ $130.00 next day it was here works great with a 350 manual

07-24-2015, 02:55 AM	#13
Grizz1963 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Rochester, KENT Posts: 10,583	Re: decent affordable radiator? Seems Champion comes up everywhere for price vs value. __________________ MY BUILD LINK: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...585901]Redneck Express - 1966 C10 Short Fleetside MY USA ROADTRIPS http://forum.retro-rides.org/thread/...2018-humdinger IF YOU CAN'T FIX IT WITH A HAMMER, YOU'VE GOT AN ELECTRICAL PROBLEM MATE.

07-24-2015, 12:37 PM	#14
Chevy Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 4,782	Re: decent affordable radiator? I had a 3 core in my truck with a BB. I should have just ordered the 4 row the first time. Well I have an extra radiator for my other truck anyway... 3 row is the way to go. I got mine of e bay. The 4 Row was $265. __________________ "A man and his truck, what a beautiful thing" 65 Short Fleetside BBC 65 Long Fleetside 283 3 on the tree for now. my build thread http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=259536

07-28-2015, 11:58 AM	#15
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: decent affordable radiator? Another option for future reference: http://www.speedcooling.com/1963-196...r/prod_37.html __________________ * Call me NOT the website number* Justin Novick (773) 303-8251 Sales/Support Entropy Radiator / Engineered Cooling Products "The Sexiest Radiators For The Sexiest Hot Rods" - www.EntropyRad.com www.speedcooling.com

07-30-2015, 12:22 PM	#25
BigSix Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: MD/VA/PA Or Inbetween Posts: 413	Re: decent affordable radiator? So I ended up getting this one because I just liked the shroud LOL http://www.ebay.com/itm/291522805303 If it can cool a gas V8 then my best guess is that it should be OK with my diesel.



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