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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 09:51 PM
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Aluminum radiator

I am lookin for a decent 4row radiator to keep my temps down. I don't want to spend an arm and a leg. Any ideas? I am having temperature issues now with the stock motor, so I can only imagine what it will do with my new setup.


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Old Mar 10, 2014 | 10:12 PM
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Re: Aluminum radiator

Sounds like you may have other issues. I have no problems with the stock system and my 355
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 07:18 PM
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What should I look for? I am not sure how to pressure test. I don't see any water anywhere and the radiator is full. I have the fan wired to a switch and it still gets hot in traffic. I have replaced the thermostat.
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 08:01 PM
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Re: Aluminum radiator

Air dam in place & in good condition?

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You can " borrow " a pressure test kit from autozone. Comes with instructions & can test the cap too.
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 08:04 PM
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Yes, everything is in tact.
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Re: Aluminum radiator

I'd go with a Champion 3 row. I have a Champion 2 row in my slightly hopped up 350 and it stays right around the t stat rated temp.
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Re: Aluminum radiator

Originally Posted by t-top havoc
Air dam in place & in good condition?

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You can " borrow " a pressure test kit from autozone. Comes with instructions & can test the cap too.
Thanks...I will give that a try. What should the pressures be?
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Old Mar 11, 2014 | 10:17 PM
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Re: Aluminum radiator

Originally Posted by gsxrfann
Yes, everything is in tact.
Have you tried an aftermarket temp gauge? The factory gauge is often really inaccurate.
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