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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Ben_Greenberg on August 16, 2014, 10:47:15 pm

Title: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Ben_Greenberg on August 16, 2014, 10:47:15 pm
I've got a 78 c15 350 with what looks like the original radiator. I'm looking to replace it and ecklers sells an aluminum 3 row for a reasonable price. Anybody have any experience with this or other aftermarket rads?
Thanks everybody!
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Elpresidente on August 17, 2014, 09:22:30 am
Aftermarket is no problem. They drop right in, I forget the brand of mine but it fit like a glove. I'll double check that and get back to ya.
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Ben_Greenberg on August 17, 2014, 09:48:04 am
Thanks!
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Stewart G Griffin on August 17, 2014, 10:25:43 am
Griffin is high quality.
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Captkaos on August 17, 2014, 11:35:19 am
I had/have one in mine.  No issues.
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: Ben_Greenberg on August 17, 2014, 04:34:05 pm
I have been looking at the champion sold on ecklers. Any owners with comments?
Title: Re: Anyone with aluminum radiator swap experience?
Post by: cvbear on August 17, 2014, 06:06:04 pm
When we put in the crate engine I had a "BeCool" radiator in ours.  It eventually leaked, I am not going to blame it on the radiator, we got in a hurry and the mounts we rigged were not the best.  Now I have a Griffin and have been pleased with it so far.  Quality is great on the Griffin.
Two suggestions:
1) confirm the measurements.  Just because it says it fits a 73-87 does not mean it is the same size as what is in your truck.  It is helpful to get the same size so you can re-use your mounts.
2) a shroud (presuming you will switch to electric fans) is important if you are going to need extra cooling (towing, hot climate, more horsepower).