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May 27, 2018 | 02:02 PM

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Radiator advice

Running a stock radiator with trans fluid ran through an external cooler only. On hot days, 90's or so, car is getting around 210-212 idling with AC on. I want it cooler than that. Can you guys recommend a good radiator better than the stock one. Of course Be Cool. But don't really want to pay $1700 for a radiator. Any of the aluminum ones on Ebay any good? I really want/prefer something that is drop in. Just don't want to have to start fabbing stuff up. Just want her running cooler. Thanks.

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Run a different thermostat is one way but the current temperature is ideal conditions for the engine.

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Are your fans running? Good shroud around the fans? Are you certain of the accuracy of that temperature?

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May 27, 2018 | 04:44 PM

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LT1 rad with 160 or 180 stat......problem solved.....your welcome

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