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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 08:17 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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Radiators....

If you read my last post about my cooling problems I want to buy a new radiator but dont know which one to get...

I would get the BE COOL one but it is a lot of $$$

Which other brands would you recomend??? I dont want a stock replacement one so a decent aftermarket one is cool with me. I might get a new electric fan too.....

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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 01:14 AM
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whats wrong with stock? what mods do you have?
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 03:44 AM
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the stock one pretty much blew up on me and I want something a little stronger and better... also I plan on doing an engine swap in the next year so I'm gonna need something to cool about 350hp...
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 02:26 AM
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Everyone seems to like the Griffen circle track 31x19. I'm going to get one as soon as I can. $189 is damn good compared to what you get in a stock replacement.
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Old Jul 18, 2003 | 12:47 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am
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I called Griffen today and they want $440 for a stock replacement that can handle up to 400hp..

larsulrik.....the Griffen circle track one you mentioned how much power can that one handle???? I have to pass emmissions where I live, do you think the circle track one would be ok for me???

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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 01:03 AM
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I'm pretty sure it's a little bigger than stock so it should be at least as good.
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Old Jul 19, 2003 | 08:25 AM
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Originally posted by Pepsicola
the stock one pretty much blew up on me and I want something a little stronger and better... also I plan on doing an engine swap in the next year so I'm gonna need something to cool about 350hp...
The stock rad is a Harrison which is a very good unit. www.gmpartsdirect.com sells the for around 145 bucks. If the side tank went on the stock unit they are replaceable. The stock unit is essentially the same thing GM uses on the later LS-1 4th gen camaros and they keep cooling in check.
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