What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?

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Nov 6, 2008 | 05:30 PM
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Well my radiator gave, it has cracks in the plastic tanks, and leaks every were.

I need to buy a new one, I have a 86 iroc w/ 305 TPI, Did they come with 2 or 1 row?

What one is better, i know 2 should be there but idk in these cars as much.

Should I get a aluminum one? or stock plastic one? is the aluminum any better? and If I get aluminum should i get 1 or 2 row?
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Nov 6, 2008 | 05:56 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
Quote: What one is better, i know 2 should be there but idk in these cars as much.
Sorry, I have no idea what that means.

JamesC
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Nov 6, 2008 | 06:11 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
Quote: Sorry, I have no idea what that means.

JamesC

sorry getting to excited lol.

I Dont know if my car has a 2 or 1 row radiator core. its stock, I need a new one. Should I get 1 or 2? I think 2 row should be there, but Im not to sure on these cars, also, would a aluminum radiator be beter? run cooler?
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Nov 6, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
A 2-row aluminum would be the best way to go. When our stock tanks go, it always seems to be the PLASTIC tanks that blow.

I'm not sure of a aluminum 2-row, with a tranny cooler in it though, if you need one.

An aftermarket tranny cooler will probably work better anyways.
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Nov 6, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
If you have no major engine modifications and aren't planning on any and if you currently have no overheating problems, a stock replacement should be fine.

JamesC
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Nov 6, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
i got a extra wide row alum tanks and alum core..... you cant find the copper tank 2 row stock replacement anywhere
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Nov 6, 2008 | 08:56 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
Quote: If you have no major engine modifications and aren't planning on any and if you currently have no overheating problems, a stock replacement should be fine.

JamesC

The car gets prity hot, No modifications, but maybe a motor swap in the future.
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Nov 6, 2008 | 09:06 PM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
A lower temp (like 180) thermostat never hurts.
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Nov 8, 2008 | 11:11 AM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
My car is usual at like 220, And when its hot out, it may go up to 260!! Then the fan FINALY kicks on and it kools fast.
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Nov 13, 2008 | 05:17 AM
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Re: What is the stock radiator? 1 or 2 row? better?
Quote: i got a extra wide row alum tanks and alum core..... you cant find the copper tank 2 row stock replacement anywhere
part # and where did you get this ?


Is this a copper tanks type you were talking about ??

http://info.rockauto.com/GoDan/Detai...8918-01-lg.jpg
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