Radiator Question

[mlarison]

Hey Guys, I'm looking for advice for a new radiator. My rig is just a street driver on the weekends. I have a 302 automatic tranny. Not sure as some prices from the vendors differ dramatically from $250 all the way upto $600. Any help would b greatly appreciated. Was thinking aluminum, but other than that not really sure. Thanks

 

[1970 Palmer]

Stay with a copper radiator, would be my choice. In most cases aluminum radiators are not repairable.

John

 

[bronconut73]

A copper/brass rad for an eb at AZ is about $169 bucks as of 10 years ago.
Prolly not much more now.

A Champion Alum. rad is about $160 bucks on ebay.

The rads you see for 3, 4, 5 hundred bucks are better but if you do not need the additional performance then I guess you do not need to go that route.

 

[SteveL]

Go with copper/brass. The aluminum are brittle and prone to corrosion unless you're a fanatic about the correct antifreeze mix. The copper/ brass dissipate heat better and like theyve say. You get what you pay for. If you sit in traffic in high temps spend the extra $$ for a good one. Also stay with the 3-core. Most of the 4-core swap tend to start leaking within a year.

 

[Madgyver]

Stay with a copper radiator, would be my choice. In most cases aluminum radiators are not repairable.

John

This is a true statement. Epoxy is a temporary band-aid fix.

This is my aluminum scrap pile...

My next radiator purchase will be a copper core radiator.

 

[56f100bbw]

My 77 bronco I just did a copper brass 3 row spectrum CU 521 fit perfect bought on rock auto $214.00 I would buy again

 

[Madgyver]

My 77 bronco I just did a copper brass 3 row spectrum CU 521 fit perfect bought on rock auto $214.00 I would buy again

I got a spectra CU521 radiator from Amazon with prime shipping to me.
Recent search showed not available now.

 

[m_m70]

did a quick search and Rock Auto has them as well as Amazon.......

Mad - Rock Auto will ship this via DHL to HI for 66.99 bringing the total to like 281. Not far off the Amazon price.

 

[Madgyver]

did a quick search and Rock Auto has them as well as Amazon.......

Mad - Rock Auto will ship this via DHL to HI for 66.99 bringing the total to like 281. Not far off the Amazon price.

Yes I saw that. I already got one off Amazon a few months ago.

 

[mlarison]

Thanks for all your comments guys, im gonna order the spectra CU521

 

[rguest3]

$265.00 on Ebay.