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Offline Tazman

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Radiators
« on: December 09, 2010, 09:09:34 pm »
Do the radiators with plastic tanks hold up in the 73-87 Chevy trucks?Thanks
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Offline Grim 82

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #1 on: December 09, 2010, 09:22:32 pm »
Mine has so far.
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Offline beastie_3

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #2 on: December 10, 2010, 01:13:31 am »
A sleep better knowing I have a fully welded aluminum radiator...
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Offline screamin86

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #3 on: December 10, 2010, 02:45:10 am »
I agree with the fully welded aluminum statement lol
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Offline grinder1989

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #4 on: December 10, 2010, 07:00:22 am »
Yes they hold up fine.  Racing, all aluminum radiators are more prone to cracking.  I've never had to use one, even for my small blocked S10.  It has a plastic tanked Vette radiator in it.
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Offline xCaliC10x

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #5 on: December 10, 2010, 09:05:59 pm »
I have dealt with plastic radiators in European cars for the last 10 years. They seem to last at least 100K miles, if not more with proper care, just like a full metal one. They also run a 2 bar system (max about 30PSI) and run about 220 degree's. I have a plastic tanked one in my C10 with no issues, I also saved the old full brass one...... its in the garage as a spare if need be. I wouldn't worry about it at all honestly.
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Offline Dr_Snooz

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Re: Radiators
« Reply #6 on: December 11, 2010, 02:30:16 am »
If you plan on yanking and jerking on the hoses a lot, then plastic might not be ideal. Otherwise, they seem to hold up just fine.
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