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aussie87 · 03-04-2015, 04:05 AM

Hi, I need a new radiator for my 1987 350 Auto. Do you need any other info ?

Any suggestions of suppliers would be appreciated, will need them to be able to ship to Australia.

Went to a local repairer here in Perth and he quoted me $750.00 to Recore it.

homemade87 · 03-04-2015, 08:42 AM

If looking for a direct fit summit has a brass unit . They also have some aluminum as well .

Dont know if summit ships over there or not or what the cost would be . If they still offer free shipping this would be a good option.

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pl...olet/model/r10 . Measure yours to confirm fit .

aussie87 · 03-04-2015, 09:53 AM

I have just had a look at ROCKAUTO and have seen the 'Spectra" brand radiators.
The core material is Aluminum with plastic tanks, are these a good option ?

Has anyone used these in their trucks ?

Shifty One · 03-04-2015, 11:08 AM

I've never used one, but I sell/warranty the crap out of them....

I really dislike what has happened to quality parts in America (or anywhere else for that matter). Radiators were one of the first victims of the crap-wave of junk. The only good thing about them, is that they are so cheap, you can replace them 3-4 times before getting to what a quality radiator would cost...

Ol' Drippy · 03-04-2015, 04:51 PM

I bought a Champion all aluminum radiator for my 78 454 suburban. Great price and a really nice piece for being made in China. No plastic tanks to fail (which they will). I have had it a year and so far no problems, temp actually seems to be lower then with the original Harrison brass radiator.

http://www.championradiators.com/Che...ator-1973-1987

motornut · 03-04-2015, 07:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussie87

I have just had a look at ROCKAUTO and have seen the 'Spectra" brand radiators.
The core material is Aluminum with plastic tanks, are these a good option ?

Has anyone used these in their trucks ?

I've got one in the 78,replaced it once but that was punctured from the front.
I've heard they freeze/pop easier then all copper ,
,using the spectra gas tank/float too, no probs, made in Canada.

Justin@EntropyRad · 03-06-2015, 03:57 PM

I can ship to OZ

03-04-2015, 04:05 AM	#1
aussie87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 32	New radiator needed, any suggestions Hi, I need a new radiator for my 1987 350 Auto. Do you need any other info ? Any suggestions of suppliers would be appreciated, will need them to be able to ship to Australia. Went to a local repairer here in Perth and he quoted me $750.00 to Recore it. __________________ Andy 1979 Corvette 1987 Stepside 2012 Holden Calias

03-04-2015, 08:42 AM	#2
homemade87 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Guntersville Alabama Posts: 1,073	Re: New radiator needed, any suggestions If looking for a direct fit summit has a brass unit . They also have some aluminum as well . Dont know if summit ships over there or not or what the cost would be . If they still offer free shipping this would be a good option. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/pl...olet/model/r10 . Measure yours to confirm fit .

03-04-2015, 09:53 AM	#3
aussie87 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 32	Re: New radiator needed, any suggestions I have just had a look at ROCKAUTO and have seen the 'Spectra" brand radiators. The core material is Aluminum with plastic tanks, are these a good option ? Has anyone used these in their trucks ? __________________ Andy 1979 Corvette 1987 Stepside 2012 Holden Calias

03-04-2015, 11:08 AM	#4
Shifty One Registered User Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 743	Re: New radiator needed, any suggestions I've never used one, but I sell/warranty the crap out of them.... I really dislike what has happened to quality parts in America (or anywhere else for that matter). Radiators were one of the first victims of the crap-wave of junk. The only good thing about them, is that they are so cheap, you can replace them 3-4 times before getting to what a quality radiator would cost...

03-04-2015, 04:51 PM	#5
Ol' Drippy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Falls Church Va Posts: 77	Re: New radiator needed, any suggestions I bought a Champion all aluminum radiator for my 78 454 suburban. Great price and a really nice piece for being made in China. No plastic tanks to fail (which they will). I have had it a year and so far no problems, temp actually seems to be lower then with the original Harrison brass radiator. http://www.championradiators.com/Che...ator-1973-1987

03-06-2015, 03:57 PM	#7
Justin@EntropyRad Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 483	Re: New radiator needed, any suggestions I can ship to OZ __________________ * 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



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