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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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I have a leak somewhere and I'm thinking that my radiator might have a hole it. I'll post pics after I get it out of the car. Anyway, where is the best place to get a good radiator that won't leak after installation? In the past I installed an Autozone heater core only to have to replace it with a GM, and I'm leery about buying from the Zone. So for those that have replaced theirs, let me know what you installed?
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 12:25 PM
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you can get an OEM, or you can get an all aluminum one from a sponsor. THe Griffins and the like usually run around $450 or so
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 12:27 PM
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"Be Cool" seems to be the best ones from what I've heard.
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 01:59 PM
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When I remove the radiator, can I do it without messing with the airbag system. Did you guys disarm the airbag system when you removed the radiator? BTW, I'm working with a LT1.

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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 02:38 PM
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Not sure how good it is but I believe SLP also offers a larger capacity radiator in the 250-300 range.
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 03:11 PM
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ive got the SLP Radiator it is pretty good, it is double the size of our stock Radiator
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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I've got 1 of the Griffin street rod radiators, nice peice.
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I have a SLP Radiator and it works great.

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I've got 1 of the Griffin street rod radiators, nice peice. I might be a little leary about Griffin right now though, they filed for bankruptcy.
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