What aluminum radiator should I get?
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What aluminum radiator should I get?
Aluminum Downflow (opp. openings) $290
Aluminum Downflow $300
Ok so Im going to get a new aluminum radiator. I have two choices from Summit. One is a direct fit with the openings both on the RH side (downflow) and one is a direct fit with the top opening on the RH side and the bottom opening on the LH side (also downflow). Now if I wanted to get the downflow aluminum with the openings on the same side i would have to wait until 7/22/06 for it to ship out. If I bought the downflow with the openings opposing it would ship out today and it is $15 cheaper. Would it be worth it to wait and get the downflow direct fit or get the other downflow and figure out what hose I need to make it work? Does anyone know what bottom radiator hose I need to make it work?
I also could go to a local radiator shop and get a direct fit aluminum downflow for $350 and have it today. The name brand is Thermosis or something like that, I couldnt understand what he said on the phone. Anyone know if they are any good? This shop has been around for 30+ years now and my grandpa recommended me to them. Should I spend the extra $50-60 and go and get the one locally today or order up one from Summit?
I am set on one of those 3 options because I just got $250 something for my birthday and I also just got a nice fat paycheck today! What do you think? THANKS!
Aluminum Downflow $300
Ok so Im going to get a new aluminum radiator. I have two choices from Summit. One is a direct fit with the openings both on the RH side (downflow) and one is a direct fit with the top opening on the RH side and the bottom opening on the LH side (also downflow). Now if I wanted to get the downflow aluminum with the openings on the same side i would have to wait until 7/22/06 for it to ship out. If I bought the downflow with the openings opposing it would ship out today and it is $15 cheaper. Would it be worth it to wait and get the downflow direct fit or get the other downflow and figure out what hose I need to make it work? Does anyone know what bottom radiator hose I need to make it work?
I also could go to a local radiator shop and get a direct fit aluminum downflow for $350 and have it today. The name brand is Thermosis or something like that, I couldnt understand what he said on the phone. Anyone know if they are any good? This shop has been around for 30+ years now and my grandpa recommended me to them. Should I spend the extra $50-60 and go and get the one locally today or order up one from Summit?
I am set on one of those 3 options because I just got $250 something for my birthday and I also just got a nice fat paycheck today! What do you think? THANKS!
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RE: What aluminum radiator should I get?
I've got a Griffin Muscle Car radiator GRI-7-565BC-CAX for the 65-66 Mustang. This is absolutely the thickest core (2.75 inches) aluminum radiator made to drop into a '65-66 without surgery to your car. It costs 100 dollars more than others, but it was worth it to me. I can run A/C all day long stuck in 95 degree traffic and the engine never runs hot.
PS. I bought this rad for $459 from Summit a few months ago, but when I looked just now on Summitts site they have it as $641.99! I called them and they said Griffin upped all their prices. Wow, I'm glad I got it early!
Thickest core drop-in rad for 65-66
PS. I bought this rad for $459 from Summit a few months ago, but when I looked just now on Summitts site they have it as $641.99! I called them and they said Griffin upped all their prices. Wow, I'm glad I got it early!
Thickest core drop-in rad for 65-66
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From: SC
RE: What aluminum radiator should I get?
I just got this one..
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http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
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http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku
ORIGINAL: 19stang66
Aluminum Downflow (opp. openings) $290
Aluminum Downflow $300
Ok so Im going to get a new aluminum radiator. I have two choices from Summit. One is a direct fit with the openings both on the RH side (downflow) and one is a direct fit with the top opening on the RH side and the bottom opening on the LH side (also downflow). Now if I wanted to get the downflow aluminum with the openings on the same side i would have to wait until 7/22/06 for it to ship out. If I bought the downflow with the openings opposing it would ship out today and it is $15 cheaper. Would it be worth it to wait and get the downflow direct fit or get the other downflow and figure out what hose I need to make it work? Does anyone know what bottom radiator hose I need to make it work?
I also could go to a local radiator shop and get a direct fit aluminum downflow for $350 and have it today. The name brand is Thermosis or something like that, I couldnt understand what he said on the phone. Anyone know if they are any good? This shop has been around for 30+ years now and my grandpa recommended me to them. Should I spend the extra $50-60 and go and get the one locally today or order up one from Summit?
I am set on one of those 3 options because I just got $250 something for my birthday and I also just got a nice fat paycheck today! What do you think? THANKS!
Aluminum Downflow (opp. openings) $290
Aluminum Downflow $300
Ok so Im going to get a new aluminum radiator. I have two choices from Summit. One is a direct fit with the openings both on the RH side (downflow) and one is a direct fit with the top opening on the RH side and the bottom opening on the LH side (also downflow). Now if I wanted to get the downflow aluminum with the openings on the same side i would have to wait until 7/22/06 for it to ship out. If I bought the downflow with the openings opposing it would ship out today and it is $15 cheaper. Would it be worth it to wait and get the downflow direct fit or get the other downflow and figure out what hose I need to make it work? Does anyone know what bottom radiator hose I need to make it work?
I also could go to a local radiator shop and get a direct fit aluminum downflow for $350 and have it today. The name brand is Thermosis or something like that, I couldnt understand what he said on the phone. Anyone know if they are any good? This shop has been around for 30+ years now and my grandpa recommended me to them. Should I spend the extra $50-60 and go and get the one locally today or order up one from Summit?
I am set on one of those 3 options because I just got $250 something for my birthday and I also just got a nice fat paycheck today! What do you think? THANKS!
Those other ones are toooo expensive!
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 327
From: Boston MA
RE: What aluminum radiator should I get?
Dumb question: My car runs really hot and I cook in it when I drive it, but it doesn't overheat per the temp gsgue or steam etc. Will one of these help, or are they just more durable than stock?
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Posts: 2,634
From: SC
RE: What aluminum radiator should I get?
Aluminum radiators are the best in any situation hands down...
ORIGINAL: muggsy
Dumb question: My car runs really hot and I cook in it when I drive it, but it doesn't overheat per the temp gsgue or steam etc. Will one of these help, or are they just more durable than stock?
Dumb question: My car runs really hot and I cook in it when I drive it, but it doesn't overheat per the temp gsgue or steam etc. Will one of these help, or are they just more durable than stock?