radiator question/recommendations - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jjtackleberry · 02-12-2013, 08:38 PM

I have looked at rock auto, advanced auto, O'Reillys, and I keep seeing different sizes.

1986 C10 2wd with a/c 1/2 ton what size

Recommendations on brand????

jjtackleberry · 02-12-2013, 10:20 PM

Any help would be great

Redcap · 02-12-2013, 10:25 PM

Engine and a list of any relevant engine mods might help. If you lived closer, I have a nice 2-core I'd give you.

fastnloud · 02-12-2013, 10:31 PM

This might help you out.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...1500/year/1986

jjtackleberry · 02-13-2013, 02:23 AM

Sorry about that
No mods stock 305
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fastnloud · 02-13-2013, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjtackleberry

Sorry about that
No mods stock 305
Posted via Mobile Device

Here are the ones for a 305

http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...-size/5-0l-305

jjtackleberry · 02-13-2013, 08:30 PM

Would like to be $200 or lower

I was going to have my favorite local shop do it but they quoted $520 including a $290 radiator.

I'm fairly handy and have done everything else on my truck but didn't know if this is beyond me. But they did say if I bring the radiator in they would install it

Redcap · 02-13-2013, 11:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjtackleberry

Would like to be $200 or lower

I was going to have my favorite local shop do it but they quoted $520 including a $290 radiator.

I'm fairly handy and have done everything else on my truck but didn't know if this is beyond me. But they did say if I bring the radiator in they would install it

Radiators are extremely easy to install. Just do it yourself and save some money.

Duster · 02-19-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjtackleberry

Would like to be $200 or lower

I was going to have my favorite local shop do it but they quoted $520 including a $290 radiator.

I'm fairly handy and have done everything else on my truck but didn't know if this is beyond me. But they did say if I bring the radiator in they would install it

I will install it for 230 bucks also.

You can do it, no problem.

Duster · 02-13-2013, 06:00 AM

About all you can get now is aluminum core / plastic tanks. They are fine, cool good and cheap. You just need a 2 core for a 305. Measure your old one and get one of those.

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-13-2013, 09:07 AM

What's your budget?
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donut · 02-13-2013, 09:05 PM

What's wrong with the old one? You mentioned "favorite local shop", by chance is it a local radiator shop? Can the old one be rebuilt/repaired?

Personally I like copper/brass, in this case, I may even hit up a junkyard for one. (I see the price difference)
Radiator is one of those things I'd try to get locally, that way if you have a problem, you don't have nearly the amount of downtime.

88Jimmy4x4 · 02-13-2013, 10:37 PM

got mine from advanceautoparts.com, copper and brass just like original, cost about $120 shipped to front door....fit like a glove.

Jabes1 · 02-19-2013, 07:10 PM

Try eBay... Champion Radiator. They're 2, 3 and 4 row radiators, fits like a glove. Ive been running one for about two years now with no problems. My original brass/copper started leaking one day.... took that to the recycler.

02-12-2013, 08:38 PM	#1
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	radiator question/recommendations I have looked at rock auto, advanced auto, O'Reillys, and I keep seeing different sizes. 1986 C10 2wd with a/c 1/2 ton what size Recommendations on brand???? __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

02-12-2013, 10:20 PM	#2
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: radiator question/recommendations Any help would be great __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

02-12-2013, 10:25 PM	#3
Redcap Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lewis County, WA Posts: 1,523	Re: radiator question/recommendations Engine and a list of any relevant engine mods might help. If you lived closer, I have a nice 2-core I'd give you. __________________ '77 K35 - 454, SM465/NP205, 4.56 D60/14bFF

02-12-2013, 10:31 PM	#4
fastnloud Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: USA Posts: 209	Re: radiator question/recommendations This might help you out. http://www.summitracing.com/search/p...1500/year/1986

02-13-2013, 02:23 AM	#5
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: radiator question/recommendations Sorry about that No mods stock 305 Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

02-13-2013, 08:30 PM	#7
jjtackleberry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: kansas Posts: 306	Re: radiator question/recommendations Would like to be $200 or lower I was going to have my favorite local shop do it but they quoted $520 including a $290 radiator. I'm fairly handy and have done everything else on my truck but didn't know if this is beyond me. But they did say if I bring the radiator in they would install it __________________ '71 Chevy LWB all OG '86 Chevy LWB all OG It's all a matter of perception

02-13-2013, 06:00 AM	#10
Duster Registered User Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Ada, OK Posts: 117	Re: radiator question/recommendations About all you can get now is aluminum core / plastic tanks. They are fine, cool good and cheap. You just need a 2 core for a 305. Measure your old one and get one of those.

02-13-2013, 09:07 AM	#11
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: radiator question/recommendations What's your budget? Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-13-2013, 09:05 PM	#12
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: radiator question/recommendations What's wrong with the old one? You mentioned "favorite local shop", by chance is it a local radiator shop? Can the old one be rebuilt/repaired? Personally I like copper/brass, in this case, I may even hit up a junkyard for one. (I see the price difference) Radiator is one of those things I'd try to get locally, that way if you have a problem, you don't have nearly the amount of downtime. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.

02-13-2013, 10:37 PM	#13
88Jimmy4x4 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: houston, texas Posts: 1,974	Re: radiator question/recommendations got mine from advanceautoparts.com, copper and brass just like original, cost about $120 shipped to front door....fit like a glove. __________________ 2008 Silverado Z71 RCSB 1991 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1976 GMC Sierra C15 SWB

02-19-2013, 07:10 PM	#14
Jabes1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Apple Valley, CA Posts: 276	Re: radiator question/recommendations Try eBay... Champion Radiator. They're 2, 3 and 4 row radiators, fits like a glove. Ive been running one for about two years now with no problems. My original brass/copper started leaking one day.... took that to the recycler.



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