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Old Jul 22, 2002 | 11:11 PM
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Do i need to get a new radiator.

I have a 2.8v6 setup now and im putting in a 350 do i need a new radiator.

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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 04:29 AM
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yes, buy a griffin or becool aluminum one
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Old Jul 23, 2002 | 01:10 PM
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Is this just to get an aluminum for better cooling?
We just toke one out of an 91 rs with 3.1 and 78 camaro with original 305 they look identical in size was going to use the 91 because i have had to solder the 78 allready once
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 04:05 PM
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How much did you want to spend????

All aluminum radiators are VERY pricey. Why not get a radiator from a junkyard or an aftermarket reproduction? Even with shipping you'll save a couple hundred.

What's the story with dual fan cars? Do both fans come on together or is one activated only when the AC is on?
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Old Jul 24, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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one of the fans is the "heavy duty" unit. It comes on with high temps and a/c use. AC doesnt do to well w/o it. Its activated by a fan switch instead of the ecm. Did all our cars come with an aluminum radiator? Mine came with an aluminum one from g0d knows where that had a crysler radiator cap on it.
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