Best Radiator Replacement

[camz2894]

My oem radiator has a slight crack and is leaking very subtly so looking to get a new one. Anyone have a preference in brand? I'm running the 24x ignition system but not planning on modding anything else

[camz2894]

http://www.protuninglab.com/j2-008.html

Looking at this one but would like to spend a little less if I can


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[atlantadan]

What's wrong with stock? Or take yours in to the local shop and have it re-cored / repaired

[camz2894]

Nothing wrong with stock but figured if I'm replacing it, might as well upgrade. Local shop said a jb weld won't do


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[SSlowBoat]

Nothing wrong with stock but figured if I'm replacing it, might as well upgrade. Local shop said a jb weld won't do


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fact is the stock lt1 radiator has great cooling capacity. we kept it in the 383 procharged car, no need for anything aftermarket unless you wanna look pretty. $100 at advance, always in stock, idn why people get these super expensive be cool etc rads

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[camz2894]

fact is the stock lt1 radiator has great cooling capacity. we kept it in the 383 procharged car, no need for anything aftermarket unless you wanna look pretty. $100 at advance, always in stock, idn why people get these super expensive be cool etc rads

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Yea the only reason why I would upgrade is to get the aluminum tank instead of plastic to avoid the cracking. But not sure if the price justifies that. The radiator in there now is the original radiator from 23 years ago lol


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[SSlowBoat]

Yea the only reason why I would upgrade is to get the aluminum tank instead of plastic to avoid the cracking. But not sure if the price justifies that. The radiator in there now is the original radiator from 23 years ago lol


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if it lasted 23 years, it should last atleast 10 now lol. best of luck. and the ltcc is working great thanks.

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[camz2894]

if it lasted 23 years, it should last atleast 10 now lol. best of luck. and the ltcc is working great thanks.

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Thx, Great! Glad it's working for you


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[Sahara54]

Another vote for stock.

[Catmaigne]

I have a parts store one on mine. Just make sure they're the same thickness as stock because the later LS rads are thinner. Not sure if mine has a trans cooler built in but I don't think so.

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[agenthol302]

Just go stock, recoreing one isn't worth the $$$$$ IMO

[Sahara54]

I have a parts store one on mine. Just make sure they're the same thickness as stock because the later LS rads are thinner. Not sure if mine has a trans cooler built in but I don't think so.

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This ^ ...93-96 are 1 1/4" and 97 up are 3/4. The LT is an upgrade for LS cars.

[Spartan7]

It cost me $65 for a radiator shop to replace my cracked side tank, way less than a quality replacement.

[camz2894]

It cost me $65 for a radiator shop to replace my cracked side tank, way less than a quality replacement.

Hm didn't think of this. I'll look into that.


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[NoMoneyZ]

I would just get a stock replacement. I did about 8 years ago and it's been great.


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[shownomercy]

I run a stocker in mine, seeps a lil but its only water so whatever.

A custom would have been nicer; I could run a solid fan shroud and have it mounted with solid mounts, but, OE was cheap and I had it.

[harner]

I love my Griffin/spal setup. If I didn't get such a good deal on it (used), I would have kept the stocker or picked up a Napa or Summit drop in replacement. I picked up a drop in Summit rad for my 3rd gen and was very impressed with it.