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cstm68 · 05-13-2009, 08:48 PM

who is running one? is it worth the $$$?

fastom · 05-13-2009, 09:36 PM

Love mine, I don't know how to answer the question of "Is it worth it". I picked mine because it's what I wanted.

It's a BeCool unit and it works great and looks even better.

big_al_71 · 05-13-2009, 09:43 PM

I bought one also when we built my truck and in the florida hot wheather my engine temperature is at 160 all day long with the a/c on..
Griffin aluminum radiator with dual flexalite electric fan set up..

cstm68 · 05-13-2009, 10:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big_al_71

I bought one also when we built my truck and in the florida hot wheather my engine temperature is at 160 all day long with the a/c on..
Griffin aluminum radiator with dual flexalite electric fan set up..

wow 160??

SOLD

jwmdnm · 05-14-2009, 04:43 AM

Check out Summit's aluminum radiators; I have one and am very pleased at their performance and price.

petey-pablo · 05-14-2009, 05:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwmdnm

Check out Summit's aluminum radiators; I have one and am very pleased at their performance and price.

Do you have a part # for the one you used and did you have any problems with the instalation? Was it a perfect fit ?

lowdownstar · 05-14-2009, 06:35 AM

Hey Fastom where did you get yours and price? do you have a part # as well

didn't mean to jump in, i need one my self

thanks Ray

ps great looking ride tom

jwmdnm · 05-15-2009, 05:53 AM

Summit Radiator part # SUM-380331. Its a "universal fit" and worked just fine with new radiator mounting pads both top and bottom.

Suggest getting opinions through this Forum or seach on using the orange GM coolant vs. "the green stuff". Based on what I've since read in this forum, I think I would have used the time tested green coolant (Prestone, etc.) instead of the GM orange (Dextron?) but others may want to weigh in with their opinions.

Good luck!

Jim

ZombieWeinerDog · 05-15-2009, 09:36 AM

i have one, no matter how hard im driving it it stays at 180

smoky02 · 05-15-2009, 01:11 PM

I have a 4 core rad. out of a 72 chevy and it works great. It's not as expensive as an aluminum rad. and it does all the same cool tricks...well minus looking as good.

**leddzepp** · 05-15-2009, 02:15 PM

Mine runs 180 all day long....if I had a 160 thermostat, then it would run 160 all day long. This is with A/C running in so cali with days well over 100 degrees. I have a stock radiator. If your cooling system is functioning properly, there is no reason to run an aluminum radiator IMO. But they do look great on show trucks!

big mike71 · 05-15-2009, 03:05 PM

How much horsepower do you gain with a electric fan if any.

05-13-2009, 08:48 PM	#1
cstm68 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: shoreline, wa Posts: 1,565	aluminum radiator? who is running one? is it worth the $$$? __________________ 68 swb fleet bagged on 20's 327 with 4 speed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=223308 2014 Chevy 2500hd duramax CCLB

05-13-2009, 09:36 PM	#2
fastom That's right, it's Copper!! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bakersfield, Central California Posts: 558	Re: aluminum radiator? Love mine, I don't know how to answer the question of "Is it worth it". I picked mine because it's what I wanted. It's a BeCool unit and it works great and looks even better. Attached Images __________________ Tom: 1968 Chevy SWB ZZ383 W/700R4 Gen-II Compact Vintage Air System PPG paint, Mandarin Copper and Vanilla Shake. http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/fastom Stupid should hurt and eventually become fatal!

05-13-2009, 09:43 PM	#3
big_al_71 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 11,375	Re: aluminum radiator? I bought one also when we built my truck and in the florida hot wheather my engine temperature is at 160 all day long with the a/c on.. Griffin aluminum radiator with dual flexalite electric fan set up.. Attached Images __________________ Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please!!!!!. Sylvester's build thread >>>http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ht=big+rebuild

05-14-2009, 04:43 AM	#5
jwmdnm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Robbinsville, NC Posts: 38	Re: aluminum radiator? Check out Summit's aluminum radiators; I have one and am very pleased at their performance and price. __________________ '67 Chevy Stepside Shortie 350 GM crate motor with original 3-spd tranny

05-14-2009, 06:35 AM	#7
lowdownstar big guy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 824	Re: aluminum radiator? Hey Fastom where did you get yours and price? do you have a part # as well didn't mean to jump in, i need one my self thanks Ray ps great looking ride tom

05-15-2009, 05:53 AM	#8
jwmdnm Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Robbinsville, NC Posts: 38	Re: aluminum radiator? Summit Radiator part # SUM-380331. Its a "universal fit" and worked just fine with new radiator mounting pads both top and bottom. Suggest getting opinions through this Forum or seach on using the orange GM coolant vs. "the green stuff". Based on what I've since read in this forum, I think I would have used the time tested green coolant (Prestone, etc.) instead of the GM orange (Dextron?) but others may want to weigh in with their opinions. Good luck! Jim __________________ '67 Chevy Stepside Shortie 350 GM crate motor with original 3-spd tranny

05-15-2009, 09:36 AM	#9
ZombieWeinerDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sparta, MI Posts: 446	Re: aluminum radiator? i have one, no matter how hard im driving it it stays at 180 __________________ 1972 longbed- 454 1967 shortbed- 355

05-15-2009, 01:11 PM	#10
smoky02 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Sunny, Florida, some might call it South Alabama Posts: 834	Re: aluminum radiator? I have a 4 core rad. out of a 72 chevy and it works great. It's not as expensive as an aluminum rad. and it does all the same cool tricks...well minus looking as good. __________________ Just sold my C10...sad day... Looking for a 1972 Blazer to hopefully fill the hole in my heart.

05-15-2009, 02:15 PM	#11
leddzepp Moderator Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 20,117	Re: aluminum radiator? Mine runs 180 all day long....if I had a 160 thermostat, then it would run 160 all day long. This is with A/C running in so cali with days well over 100 degrees. I have a stock radiator. If your cooling system is functioning properly, there is no reason to run an aluminum radiator IMO. But they do look great on show trucks! __________________ 1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man RIP FleetsidePaul

05-15-2009, 03:05 PM	#12
big mike71 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: independence mo Posts: 2,111	Re: aluminum radiator? How much horsepower do you gain with a electric fan if any.



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