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Old Oct 2, 2017 | 05:28 PM
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aluminum radiator

any suggestions to replace 3 core radiator to aluminum, 69 cutlass 350
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 05:42 PM
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I like the Be-cool aluminum rads myself but their are others that will perform well.
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 06:00 PM
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A while back a member posted Pepboys having 4 core copper radiators but by the time I got mine it was aluminum. I kept it and put it in the Cutlass when I dropped the 455 in. I had to change the bottom supports and use the 4 core top plate from the 442. The car now runs, on a hot day at about 180-190 with a 180 stat. Radiator fit near perfect and works great. I think it was around $190 and made in Canada.
Old Oct 2, 2017 | 08:34 PM
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Originally Posted by rhaberm
any suggestions to replace 3 core radiator to aluminum, 69 cutlass 350
Have used both of these with good results on 455's says Buick but fit the Cutlass perfectly. You can call them to verify

http://www.speedcooling.com/1968-197...-Radiator.html

http://www.speedcooling.com/1968-197...1-4-TUBES.html

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Old Oct 4, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Qwik71442
Have used both of these with good results on 455's says Buick but fit the Cutlass perfectly. You can call them to verify

http://www.speedcooling.com/1968-197...-Radiator.html

http://www.speedcooling.com/1968-197...1-4-TUBES.html
Those are nice looking rads for the money. Some argue large dual core rads out cool 4 core rads.
Old Oct 5, 2017 | 05:37 AM
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I put a Griffin aluminum radiator in the w30 a few years ago. Has stamped tanks, looks stock when hit with a coat of radiator black. Haven't had any issues.

Helped a lot here in the oven.....
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