West Coast GTA Man

Hey Guys, my radiator just started leaking pretty bad. Anybody have any suggestions on where to buy my new radiator, or what is a good one to buy. I want a direct drop in replacement, nothing that needs to be modified. Are the stock radiators on a 5.7 GTA 2 core? Because I would like to step up to a bigger radiator, if it bolts right in without any mods. I need to get this thing fixed ASAP,or else I got to have the old lady driving me back and forth to work, and that aint to cool. LOL
Thanks!!!!
Mike

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91B2L

go to NAPA.$126 for a 5.7L auto.funny thing is the radiator from NAPA is 1/4" thinner yet cools better,my temp. went down. the company is Modine.

dtpmike

I got my 3 core at autozone, direct bolt in. I forgot the price, but it was also the cheapest around.

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RB83L69

Good advice above, it will be the aluminum/plastic single-wide-row variety, it's very effective. Get a new radiator cap while you're at it, and put in new rad hoses, while it's easy to change them.

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West Coast GTA Man

Thanks for the info & help guys! Hey 91B2L, I ended up calling everywhere, Autozone, Discount auto, etc. I finally called Napa auto, and they were the cheapest around. They wanted $104 for a Modine. I have heard of Modine, but never heard of the other brands from the other places. I decided to call one of my friends who owns a shop, and he highly recommended the modine. He said he could get it cheaper for me. I ended up getting the same Modine radiator that they had at Napa, but I ended up getting it through my friend for $89 with no tax! That was a pretty good deal. The model # is 951. The funny thing is this radiator is the only one that Modine puts out for the 5.7 for I believe the year 1987-1990, and it is considered a one row!? That seems real weird. I guess instead of 3 cores, it is one large row. Is yours like this 91B2L?? The other places I called said their radiators were three core. I am going to post another question in case you don't read this.
Thanks again all
Mike

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lonsal

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Try calling 1-800-RADIATOR. A stock replacement radiator was delivered to my door the very next day.

john72ss

got my modine last month..... seems to run a little cooler... but the stock one ripped a seem on the side!!...... 129.00 at the shop, droped right in too!!..........john

West Coast GTA Man

Thanks Guys! Did you have any problems bolting up your cooling fan or (Fans) to the new Modine? I have dual cooling fans, and they are real real close to the radiator (stock one) I even see a rub mark where the one fan must have been rubbing a little at one time.
Thanks again!
later
Mike

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Smokin 1989 GTA- Bone stock except for exhaust. (no catalytic-stainless pipe into Flowmaster 2 chamber) & AC Delco Rapid Fire Plugs