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low 84 · 02-24-2003, 04:29 AM

where is the best place to get a 454 radiator for our trucks? and what all do i have to replace to make it work? upper/lower brackets, shroud, ect?

thanks

AirMale · 02-24-2003, 07:56 AM

Check online for radiators, think I paid $169 for mine. Then your gonna need the rubber feet(top and bottom) and top brackets. Finish it off with a metal top thingy and a new shroud. I got the metal thingy and shroud from Cheyenne PU parts and thats it! Everything bolts in to factory holes.

PHOENIX · 02-24-2003, 02:18 PM

I paid around $200 (maybe $211) for a 4-row from NAPA, I believe the computer reads 454, or 350 4-row replacement. Anyway the brand is Modine and is supposed to have a life-time warranty again leaks or defects. I have had it for about a year, maybe 1-1/2 years, cant remember. No plastic on this one. Hope thats helps some. If you need a part number let me know, I still have the receipt out in my truck.

PS:
Make me an offer on the shroud (one piece), its like new. I bought it when I swapped engines about 3.5 years ago. It was on the truck for about 6 months, then removed for electric fan. I can email pictures if needed, I think it was about $60 new from GM.

low 84 · 02-24-2003, 02:30 PM

where can i get the upper/lower brackets and boots? and how much do they run?

LOHRTBT · 02-24-2003, 03:09 PM

Im thinking of doing the 4 core upgrade too!

You said the one from NAPA has no plastic ends?? good Is it for the 454 or just a 4 core replacement?

PHOENIX · 02-24-2003, 04:09 PM

Yeah no plastic ends.
I had the guy check both 4-row replacement (for 350) and 454 4-row (back when I bough it).
He said they were the same part number.
Exact cost of radiator was $208.19
Part Number is = 730
Item Number (manufacturer) = MO
So it might be something like = MO730
The receipt is kinda wierd, but under part number it just says "730"
Description reads = Radiator 350/RI 5.7L 350
not sure what thats all about, but thought you may want to know.

Found this online:
http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...8&prmenbr=5806

AirMale · 02-24-2003, 04:21 PM

You don't need any lower brackets just uppers. You'll need the four row radiator rubber feet pads(4). I went to my nearest GM dealer and got them. It's easy just tell them you have a Suburban with a 454 and order those part numbers.

gchemist · 02-26-2003, 01:12 AM

www.radiators.com

solidaxel · 02-26-2003, 11:11 AM

G man, have you used there rads. will they hold up to the desert heat with the A/C on in traffic??

PHOENIX · 02-26-2003, 12:57 PM

I know the price is a little high, but the modine is a good radiator and holds up very well so far.

79BIG10 · 02-26-2003, 02:21 PM

I agree with G. I got a radiator from Radiators.com. No worries whatsoever. I got mine for $189? 4 row delivered same day. Lifetime warranty!! All metal and brand new.

gchemist · 02-26-2003, 03:41 PM

solidaxel,
They should hold up. I bought one for my Dakota. I was surprised when it arrived. It was a Modine radiator. No problem on my end. Sorry no experience with a radiator for our trucks. I'm going to use an aluminum core.

Slonaker · 02-26-2003, 10:02 PM

When I was looking for a new one for my truck, all the places charged about the same and carried the same brand. I went with Auto Zone, which I really don't like, because they have the most stores.

If the products are otherwise the same, buy it from the place where you are most likely to be a ble to take it back to under the lifetime warranty. Around here, there's an Auto Zone on just about every street corner.

Slonaker

02-24-2003, 04:29 AM	#1
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	best palce to get 454 radiator? where is the best place to get a 454 radiator for our trucks? and what all do i have to replace to make it work? upper/lower brackets, shroud, ect? thanks __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-24-2003, 07:56 AM	#2
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	Check online for radiators, think I paid $169 for mine. Then your gonna need the rubber feet(top and bottom) and top brackets. Finish it off with a metal top thingy and a new shroud. I got the metal thingy and shroud from Cheyenne PU parts and thats it! Everything bolts in to factory holes. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-24-2003, 02:18 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I paid around $200 (maybe $211) for a 4-row from NAPA, I believe the computer reads 454, or 350 4-row replacement. Anyway the brand is Modine and is supposed to have a life-time warranty again leaks or defects. I have had it for about a year, maybe 1-1/2 years, cant remember. No plastic on this one. Hope thats helps some. If you need a part number let me know, I still have the receipt out in my truck. PS: Make me an offer on the shroud (one piece), its like new. I bought it when I swapped engines about 3.5 years ago. It was on the truck for about 6 months, then removed for electric fan. I can email pictures if needed, I think it was about $60 new from GM. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-24-2003, 02:30 PM	#4
low 84 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 2,144	where can i get the upper/lower brackets and boots? and how much do they run? __________________ '51 F100, backhalf with a narrowed 9 and coil overs, 18.5" mickeys, monte front clip, +400" sbc in the works '05 1500 Crew Cab RIP '84 swb 5/7 drop, solid cammed 408 w/ fully ported dart heads, th350 w/ 10 inch hughes, 12 bolt w/ 3.73 richmonds and a locker '80 swb 4x4 in progress: 7" lift, 350 th350/np205, d44 and 1.5" ORD tie rod, 14BFF w/discs , armored diff covers, 40" MTR's

02-24-2003, 03:09 PM	#5
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Im thinking of doing the 4 core upgrade too! You said the one from NAPA has no plastic ends?? good Is it for the 454 or just a 4 core replacement? __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

02-24-2003, 04:09 PM	#6
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Yeah no plastic ends. I had the guy check both 4-row replacement (for 350) and 454 4-row (back when I bough it). He said they were the same part number. Exact cost of radiator was $208.19 Part Number is = 730 Item Number (manufacturer) = MO So it might be something like = MO730 The receipt is kinda wierd, but under part number it just says "730" Description reads = Radiator 350/RI 5.7L 350 not sure what thats all about, but thought you may want to know. Found this online: http://www.napaonline.com/cgi-bin/nc...8&prmenbr=5806 __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION * Last edited by PHOENIX; 02-24-2003 at 04:12 PM.

02-24-2003, 04:21 PM	#7
AirMale Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Atlantic City, NJ Posts: 1,073	You don't need any lower brackets just uppers. You'll need the four row radiator rubber feet pads(4). I went to my nearest GM dealer and got them. It's easy just tell them you have a Suburban with a 454 and order those part numbers. __________________ 86 SWB 9.0 LITER T-400-OD 4.11 eaton-4/5 drop Best 1/4 12.51 @112mph no traction

02-26-2003, 01:12 AM	#8
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	www.radiators.com __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-26-2003, 11:11 AM	#9
solidaxel Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Cactus Patch So. Az Posts: 4,749	G man, have you used there rads. will they hold up to the desert heat with the A/C on in traffic?? __________________ 53 TuTone Extended Cab 350 4-Spd 3:08 (SOLD) 53 Chevy Moldy pearl green ZZ-4 4L60E 9" 3:25 55 GMC 1st Black Mll (ZZ4) ZZ6 TKO 600 5 sp 3:73 62 Solidaxle Corvette Roman Red (327 340hp 4spd 3:36) C4 & C5 suspension tube chassis LS 3 4L70E 65 Corvette Coupe 327 350hp 4spd 4:11 78 Black Silverado SWB (350/350) 5.3 & 4L60E 3:42 2000 S-Type 3.0 (wife cruiser) 2003 GMC SCSB 5.3 4L60E 3:42

02-26-2003, 12:57 PM	#10
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	I know the price is a little high, but the modine is a good radiator and holds up very well so far. __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

02-26-2003, 02:21 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	I agree with G. I got a radiator from Radiators.com. No worries whatsoever. I got mine for $189? 4 row delivered same day. Lifetime warranty!! All metal and brand new. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

02-26-2003, 03:41 PM	#12
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	solidaxel, They should hold up. I bought one for my Dakota. I was surprised when it arrived. It was a Modine radiator. No problem on my end. Sorry no experience with a radiator for our trucks. I'm going to use an aluminum core. __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

02-26-2003, 10:02 PM	#13
Slonaker Insert Witty Text Here Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 3,415	When I was looking for a new one for my truck, all the places charged about the same and carried the same brand. I went with Auto Zone, which I really don't like, because they have the most stores. If the products are otherwise the same, buy it from the place where you are most likely to be a ble to take it back to under the lifetime warranty. Around here, there's an Auto Zone on just about every street corner. Slonaker __________________ '86 Chevy C10 (Sold 04/19/13 ) Stock '01 Silverado

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