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Old May 24, 2020 | 02:15 PM
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Looking for radiator options

I have 92 firebird sbc 350 th350 3 speed, runs strong but need to upgrade the cooling system and fans . Just looking to see what you other guys run in your 3rd gens as far as fan set ups and radiators not looking to spend a fortune but want decent quality.
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Old May 24, 2020 | 02:19 PM
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Re: Looking for radiator options

Champion, Cold Case, Be Cool, Griffin, DeWitt...
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Old May 25, 2020 | 12:23 PM
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Re: Looking for radiator options

What radiator do you run? I see theres a 3 row option , wondering on how well it fits ? Thanks for the info !
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Old May 25, 2020 | 02:11 PM
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Re: Looking for radiator options

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What radiator do you run? I see theres a 3 row option , wondering on how well it fits ? Thanks for the info !
You DO NOT need a 3-row. More rows require more airflow. The bigger the tubes, the better the cooling.
I have a Champion in one car, and got a Cold Case (2-row) for my thirdgen. Keep in mind that those brands are manufactured in China. The other brands I mentioned are made in USA and cost quite a bit more. The Cold Case and DeWitt are direct bolt-in with no modifications. Not sure about the BeCool or Griffin...
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Old Aug 25, 2022 | 08:33 AM
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Re: Looking for radiator options

Going to bump a bit of an old thread. I ran the BeCool radiator for a while and it does require a bit of trimming to fit properly but it's otherwise an excellent radiator. Mine ran afoul of a hitch when some idiot backed into me so I'm back to a factory radiator now.
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