Radiator suggestions
10-04-2012, 03:54 PM
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Radiator suggestions Hey guys. My radiator I noticed has some coolant seeping from the top tank. I would like to put an aluminum radiator in it. Who makes one and where can I get it?
10-04-2012, 04:21 PM
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10-04-2012, 04:26 PM
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edit: found an install thread from on here. it's a good one: https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...ican-made.html
10-04-2012, 04:28 PM
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I have a Ron Davis but hear good things about Alradco.
No fitment problems with either except don't get the one with built in oil cooler
10-04-2012, 04:28 PM
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i don't have it, but a lot of guys on the caddy forum have it. maybe some guys on here. hopefully, they can chime in. from everything i've heard, it's a direct replacement. a little thicker, holds more coolant, but it still fits.
edit: found an install thread from on here. it's a good one: https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...ican-made.html
edit: found an install thread from on here. it's a good one: https://ls1tech.com/forums/cadillac-...ican-made.html
10-04-2012, 04:29 PM
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Ron Davis is probably a lot more expensive, right? Do our Vs have an oil cooler in the stock tank or not?
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10-04-2012, 04:30 PM
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Alradco and Ron davis both have excellent products that will hold up and work way better than stock. Keep in mind that with these aluminum radiators you will lose some room in the front, the radiators are bigger than stock. Ron davis radiator was kind of a pita to install and I've heard alradco was the same way. Either way great products, just keep in mind they require some patience to install.
10-04-2012, 04:33 PM
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10-04-2012, 04:41 PM
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Yes it wasnt hard at all. Left the bumper on but I cheated and pulled the lower grille off IIRC. Actually had to do it twice since I dropped a bolt down in there...
10-15-2012, 01:39 PM
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Great radiator, just don't expect it quickly. I waited almost two months for mine, worth it though. I'm pretty sure they had mine the bauxite for mine before they made it....
