Im close to purchasing this radiator for $78. But its a 1 row. Should I buy it? http://www.shepherdautoparts.com/all...7l_v8_350.html

Part Specifications:

Core Size (in) approx: ALUM 26-1/4 x 17-3/8 x 1-1/4
1 ROW
Tank: ALUMINUM
Weight: 11


Part Details

5.7L V8 ALL ALUMINUM - All Transmission.

 

single row aluminum would probably cool the same as a normal stock one. if you're going the performance route, it may be worthwhile to step up to something bigger.

 

I don't race much. None the less drive the Camaro everyday. My biggest concern is the 100+ degree summers. Would it be better to have my stock 3 row taken apart, cleaned out, re-soldered and re-installed??

 

if you take aluminum, you should go bigger anyway. An aluminum radiator cools a bit less good then a stock radiator of the same size.

 

Seems like a gamble. I can either buy this 1 row aluminum radiator, or I can take my OEM 3 row radiator and have it taken apart and cleaned out for $30. What would you do if you where in my situation? New 1 row, or service my OEM radiator?

 

I'd say service the OEM one, unless the part you're going to fit is an improvement. Which from the sounds of it, it's a 50/50.
I'm in a similar boat (cracked tanks), and I'll be going with a 2 row ally replacement.

 

I already junked the oem radiator and bought a $220 all aluminum radiator (Champion cc951). 3 row.

 

More or less the solution I've arrived at.