Aluminum Radiators info

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  1. mercgt73

    mercgt73 Member Supporting Member

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    hey all,

    I know a few of you are running aluminum radiators, any suggestions on brand, model numbers, etc? Any drop-ins or close to drop-ins, hindsight headaches? Its for my 73 GT with a late model EFI water pump.

    Thanks!
     
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    i just ordered one yesterday! will let u all know how it went! its a 2 row 24x19 im pretty sure. so ya hope for goodness, also got a 16 " elec fan!
    o also paid 189.99 for rad 69.99 for fan and 57.99 for painless thermo kit for the fan( thread in one) o and got me a 4brl alum wieland intak for 50$ not to shabby i think, getting long tube headers for 100 for same guy and came and lifter for 150
     
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    I will be installing a 19x22 northern brand this afternoon. I got mine from a local speed shop here in north ga. Doc's performance. I wil post if there are any draw backs to this unit.
     
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    don graham MCG State Rep

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    i'm running a northern. runs good. don't know what size offhand. just made an l shaped bracket on the bottom for it to sit in and some brackets on top. only drawback is it has no drain plug. next time i pull it out i may get one put in. also i had to notch out the frame just a little.:)
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    thanks for all the help guys! there are quite a few choices out there... overheating doesnt seem to be that big of an issue with the 347's around the board. if its one thing I cant stand its an overheating problem... makes the car not very fun to drive.

    thanks again!
     
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    blugene Senior member Supporting Member

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    I just bought this 3 row exact fit for 235.00, yea it was expensive, but I now have one.(oh, plus tax :cry: )Here's what it's looking like:D
     

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    looks good!
     

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