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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:09 PM
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Aluminum Radiators

Has any one had any luck with a certain type?

I found this company RadiatorUS, that has a really good price on this Aluminum Radiator ( http://www.radiatorsus.com/servlet/t...NEW-ALL/Detail )

My car is a '75 Cutlass Supreme

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Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:16 PM
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It's probably way too late, but I had my original re-cored. It cost me a bit more, but it kept the original tanks, added a new brass/copper core, and fits perfectly.
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by zates
It's probably way too late, but I had my original re-cored. It cost me a bit more, but it kept the original tanks, added a new brass/copper core, and fits perfectly.
I want to go with Aluminum because it will cool better, and be lighter
Old Jan 30, 2011 | 06:50 PM
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Yeah... my interest was in keeping the car as original as possible. I was concerned about fitment as well. Good luck.
Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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Originally Posted by jo75olds
Has any one had any luck with a certain type?
Advanced Auto sells Ready Radiators for most vehicles and IMO they are better
then Spectra. Plus you get 15-20% off routinely on their website. So this $99
Aluminum radiator with warranty will cost you $85 plus tax to pick up at your
local store. All aluminum with plastic tanks. Don't be afraid of the plastic tanks.

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_Radiator-Ready-Rad_12030862-P_31_R|GRPCOOLAMS_1595277306___

I compared a Spectra side by side with a Ready Radiator for the same vehicle and
I prefer the Ready Rad. Don't buy from a no name brand company with no real
history. You don't need a Griffin or BeCool unless you're making gobs of horsepower.

Plus buying local you have an easy return if it's defective.

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Old Jan 31, 2011 | 07:55 PM
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The aluminum radiators at Borchardt speed machine were $300 , maybe there is no plastic , for a 455
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