Three or four row/core aluminum radiator?
08-24-2012, 10:49 PM
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Three or four row/core aluminum radiator? I'm going to replace the radiator in my 1997 Chevy Camaro Z28 and it was suggested that I go with a three or four row aluminum radiator. Which one would be better? It's running pretty warm now and I figure that one of these will help cool it down. (especially after replacing the water pump and thermostat) Any idea what's in there now? One or two?
08-25-2012, 08:14 PM
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Well, it's running warm right now. I've already replaced the thermostat and the water pump, and it still goes past 210 when I'm idling. It stays below that when it gets good air flow into the radiator via the air dam though. I've been told that a new aluminum radiator (preferably a four row) would correct this problem. The previous owner let it sit for a few years, so the radiator was not in top shape when I bought it.
08-25-2012, 10:53 PM
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+1 changing the radiator isn't going to do anything- the fans still won't kick on until 226. If you want to kick the fans on sooner change it in the computer or hook up a manual fan switch. If you turn on the a/c it will automatically kick one of the fans on. If the radiator is clogged up try cleaning it or get another factory one.
