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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 07:38 PM
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Radiator recommendation for 71 Olds 455 4 core

I have not had a need to get a new radiator for almost 10 years. What is a good brand of radiators to purchase now a day? Any recommendation on where to order it from?

I am looking for a new 4-Core radiator for a 1971 Olds 442 with AC. Also, there appear to be a lot of outfits selling radiators for 1970 Chevelles. Is a Chevelle radiator an exact drop in replacement?

I prefer a stock look. The one I have is not repairable and the tanks are badly dented.
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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 01:39 AM
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Why 4 core ??

Brass will stay true to original, but everything I've read says Aluminum cools better.

For a budget radiator
Ready Radiator from Advanced Auto or Spectra from the others.
You can use an online 20% off coupon @ Advanced, so I prefer them.
Brass 4 core
Aluminum single core

For a better option
www.griffinrad.com

For a higher end company
www.becool.com

Reading.
http://www.chevelles.com/forums/showthread.php?t=116059

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Old Dec 8, 2010 | 07:15 AM
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I bought one from Carquest a couple years ago. They are a little universal, that it does fit a Chevelle also. Chevelle hooks up one of the heater hoses to the radiator, so they send a plug for it if you don't use it.
Old Dec 8, 2010 | 08:16 AM
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Original Harrison radiator "look" (reproduction) and made in the USA, but pricey though.

http://www.alumitechreproductions.com/67.html
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