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10-13-2004 #1
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universal radiators
im looking for a good radiator but i cant spend alot of money, im looking at radiators by the company BeCool and i see they have vehicle specific designs and universal designs. whats the differance? the universal ones come with GM plumbing locations any way and are 200$ less. what does it take to make a universal design fit? is it worth saving the extra 200$? i also noticed jegs has aluminum radiators for $170 does any body know what these are like?
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10-13-2004 #2
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Check out www.rondavisradiators.com. They have a bunch of Universal radiators, and Tim can help you out on deciding which one is best, he posts here sometimes. I have a Ron Davis, and it's TOP notch.
10-13-2004 #3dennis68 GuestI have been running a Griffen universal model for about 5 years. I drive it almost everyday including weekends, it's about the only thing that hasn't broke yet.
10-14-2004 #4
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I have been running a universal radiator for the last 2 years and I think it is worth the savings. I only paid about $160 for mine. I forgot the brand but I attached a Mark VIII fan right to it. The fan couldnt have fit any more perfect. To make the radiator fit I just made brackets out of metal laying around. If you are creative and have the material then the universal rad is the way to go if your cheap like I am.
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10-14-2004 #5
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I'm using a universal alum. rad from Summit Racing. Cost me $300.00CDN delivered to my doorstep. Spent another $60.00CDN at the welding shop to have some miner alterations done. It's the same size as a big block rad and fits like a glove.
Ken
Forgot to mention that the best price I could get from retailers and manufacturers in my neck of the woods was $600.00 for the same size rad. And that's before the 15% in sales taxes.If there is a hard way to do something, I'll find it!
My other car is a Vega.
10-15-2004 #6
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universal radiators
For any of you guys looking for nice aftermarket radiators, I can get damn-near exact same Griffin type radiators from Northern for $160-170 and up your cost plus shipping. If you are out of the country, I can help you avoid paying import taxes...I've done so for some of my customers in Sweden
Email me with your needs (sizes, filler/hose locations, etc.) and I'll send you a reply ASAP! [email protected]
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