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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 10:57 AM
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Summit radiator opinions.

http://m.summitracing.com/parts/sum-380455

Anyone use this radiator and if so what are your opinions? It would be going in a 88 gta 350 that will be a bolt on car. How much work/modifying was necessary to get it to fit?
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 11:22 AM
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Re: Summit radiator opinions.

In that price range I would go with one of these !
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1982-1992-Pontiac-Firebird-Trans-Am-Chevy-Camaro-4-Row-Aluminum-Radiator-MC951-/281202970109?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro%7CYear%3A1992&hash=item417900cdfd&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MISHIMOTO-Performance-Aluminum-Radiator-1982-1992-Pontiac-Firebird-FREE-COOLANT-/380691984232?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&fits=Model%3ACamaro%7CYear%3A1992&hash=item58a302af68&vxp=mtr
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:38 PM
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Re: Summit radiator opinions.

From what I have seen using the search feature. Champion and mishimoto seem to be hit or miss on quality. I was able to find a murray 2 row hd with copper/brass tanks instead of plastic for $427 local. Thing is I could buy a champion 2 row for way less. I don't want to run into a ton of issues if I have to use the warranty.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:41 PM
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Car: 88 Trans Am GTA
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Axle/Gears: 12 bolt 3.73
Re: Summit radiator opinions.

I really figured you could find a better and quality replacement for these cars without going broke.
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 01:45 PM
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Re: Summit radiator opinions.

Here're some reviews on the Mishimoto that may help.

http://radiator-review.com/mishimoto.html
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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Firebird (FireTurd)
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Re: Summit radiator opinions.

Go to my profile and I have the picture of my summit dual pass racing radiator in my 88 firebird with a 1st gen sbc 350 and twin 12" electric fans, hopes this helps you.
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