aftermarket aluminum rads

[my4by2]

Had mine custom-built by Ron Davis radiators - great service & pricing isn't to bad at all!!! Came with the electric fans & shroud built-in.

[nibs]

I really like that setup! How much? If you dont mind me asking

[my4by2]

It's been a little bit, but memory serves it close to $850.00. Not as much as Be Cool, but more than some of the generic aluminum radiators out there. I'm really pleased with it though & it's nice to have it built for your application - i.e. water necks where you need them!

[mac72]

Originally Posted by nibs

you talking about the universal 31x19?

Looked for my reciept & seemed to of misplaced it but I'm pretty sure it was the universal fit,just measured it though & ended up w/ 33"x19"

[mooseknuckles]

picked mine up today.....

[nibs]

NICE! is that the Griffin?

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by nibs

NICE! is that the Griffin?

yep...

[68GMCCustom]

so you're running a standalone cooler the trans? How big? w/electric fan?

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

so you're running a standalone cooler the trans? How big? w/electric fan?

I guess I'm going to be........no effin idea, any suggestions?

[68GMCCustom]

don't see any choice w/o a cooler in the radiator....just get a good sized one with a e-fan.

[mooseknuckles]

Originally Posted by 68GMCCustom

don't see any choice w/o a cooler in the radiator....just get a good sized one with a e-fan.

yeah thats what I'm thinkin.......

[69trk]

mine doesn't have cooler

[68GMCCustom]

I'd say one of the plate type w/e-fan..... vs the standard fin & tube style...and maybe a trans temp gauge. I bought one for mine...just haven't hooked it up yet.

[nomrlz]

lookin at this radiator so i can use fbody fans. you guys having luck with this size or do i need to go smaller?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Pass-Ra...aebef4&vxp=mtr

[mooseknuckles]

this is what I'm gonna be runnin.....bought the fan switch to turn it on auto...

[68GMCCustom]

cool...that ought to work!

[Stickman]

Originally Posted by my4by2

Had mine custom-built by Ron Davis radiators - great service & pricing isn't to bad at all!!! Came with the electric fans & shroud built-in.

I've had two Ron Davis,one for my 69 Buick the other for my 72. Both fit like a glove and and run @ 180 degees with AC on when it's 110 plus outside
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[5150]

Can the factory plastic fan not cool the 5.3 enough in these trucks? I have a 72 burb with a 04 Tahoe motor. Still has the fan attached. Thought I'd just use it as long as it cools.

[mcmlxix]

Has anyone use a Norther Aluminum radiator? I'm looking a PN 209626



adverts::
NEW 19 X 31" Universal fit Race Pro Double Pass Aluminum Radiator. This is a GM style (RIGHT CONNECTIONS) with 1 1/2" top filler neck and 1 3/4" bottom filler neck. This is a 2 row radiator with 1" Dual tubes. Tanks are 3" wide. Radiator has no Epoxy and is 100% Tig Welded. "BEST VALUE IN COOLING YOUR RACE CAR"

This is a universal type radiator so it has no specific application. The C-Channel style mounting flanges run the length of the core on the top and bottom for radiator and shroud mounting. The flanges are approximately 3/4" tall. This radiator is very popular with Circle tack racers accross the USA. Will outcool 4 row copper radiators.

[OldCreek]

Take a look at my post #21. It'll be similar to that.

[mooseknuckles]

......wonder how they'll hold up?

[mcmlxix]

Anyone who's mounted an aftermarket radiator, how did you do it. There seems to be a 3/4" flange top and bottom, so stock mounts probably won't work. Also, can it be mounted solid to the core support?

[OldCreek]

Stock mounts worked for me. i.e. the larger 4 core mounts.

I guess we'll see how long it holds up. My blazer has been running for 2 years and probably 3500 miles and o.k. so far.

[BR3W CITY]

my be cool is bolted to the core support, with rubber isolation strips in between so it doesn't vibrate

[68GMCCustom]

no aluminum yet...but I do have a neat dual e-fan setup from Old Air Products made for '67-'72 GM trucks. With my standard 4 core radiator these e-fans keep my motor pretty much pegged at 180*. 2nd fan generally comes on just briefly, a minute or two; if at all. Sure that will change when I add a/c tho.