azlt

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found a huge crack in my radiator today and i would like to replace it with an all aluminum piece, only problem is im on a tight budget, id like to make a univeral one with a simple single inlet/outlet like this: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/SUM-380328/
so my question is, what would it take to make this work? delete heating or what?
thanks

itSSlowZ28

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why do you want something other than stock? the stock lt1 radiator is great

fex77k

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I had my stock radiator burst over last winter, I got a used one for $80 it even had a working GM low coolant sensor in it. As much as I would have liked to have an all aluminum radiator I didn't want to deal with the mess.

RamAir95TA

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The radiator has nothing to do with the heating system. The lines come off of the water pump.

Take the above advice. All-aluminum radiators look pretty but in the LT1 realm for the majority of motors the stock one provides TONS of cooling.

azlt

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I agree! My car stays at 180* all day in the az heat, i just really dont like the plastic tanks, wheres the best place/brand for a stock replacement rad?

RamAir95TA

iTrader: (2)

The most cost-effective option is to do what fex did and find a used one either on this forum, eBay, craigslist, junkyard, etc.

popo8

Agreed!

madhatter

Where are you located in AZ? I'll get ya one at my shop price if you want. I think it was $89 or so when I bought mine.

azlt

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im down in the chandler area, but i just picked up a stocker for $30 on craigslist! thanks alot though