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Old 07-21-2009, 07:18 PM
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I got some money to buy a replacement radiator. The old radiator has got a leak I soldered for the time being, but its ready to be replaced.

Im not going to do a elect fan hook up as I previously wanted to. Its not within my skill level to install one now, maybe later.

So that said, I will be putting in the stock fan back in, but I AM going to a power steering relocate kit , and the appropriate smaller belt .

What radiator should I be looking at? I want something that will keep the engine cooler if I go aftermarket. I could just buy a stock again. 2core, 3core? whats better?

Mishimoto? summitt?? Thanks guys.
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Old 07-21-2009, 07:24 PM
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I use the summit 2 core hd aluminum one, works great
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:34 PM
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Whats the difference in 2core and 3 core. I think theres a single core, no?
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depends, my large 2 core is bigger than most standard/ small 3 cores, flow capability is the difference as well as cooling capacity
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Old 07-21-2009, 09:54 PM
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Ohkay, so the more cores the better?
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Old 07-21-2009, 10:49 PM
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I think Ill just go the easy way out and spend much less just by putting a direct replacememnt in. I dont see any advantage w a alum one in my car. I have a stock motor.. though I may upgrade h/c/i later, I see no advantage for a $220 radiator now.

Am I thinking right?
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