Posted September 30, 200321 yr comment_51498 My 3 core radiator has developed a slow leak (where it was repaired once before), so it is time for an upgrade. Has anyone bought an all aluminum crossflow like Griffin that was an "easy" fit? I have some fabrication ability, but don't want to reinvent the wheel. Looks like Griffin has one that is 26 X 19 that might work.Garrett Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/8159-radiator-upgrade/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
September 30, 200321 yr comment_51499 How much does the Griffin cost? Unless you're really looking to save a little weight you might consider a 4-row radiator from MSA for $260: http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=PCLC01They also now offer an Aluminum radiator for $459:http://www.zcarparts.com/store/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Category_Code=ansf13I think I'd rather go with something that's made to fit rather than something that requires a bit of farbrication. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/8159-radiator-upgrade/#findComment-51499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 1, 200321 yr Author comment_51501 Hmmm. I didn't know that Motorsport Auto had an all aluminum one. They don't give much info on the website... Here is the one I am looking at:http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part=GRI%2D1%2D25241%2DXIt is all aluminum and crossflow. It's 189 + shipping. I guess they are tempting because of the price, but unless someone else has had luck making one fit, I'm in no hurry to fabricate everything.G Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/8159-radiator-upgrade/#findComment-51501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 1, 200321 yr comment_51525 I had bought one of those universal aluminum radiators from Summit for my Camaro. I came to the quick conclusion that to mount it would take way too much modification. I wanted my car to look/be original (at least structurally! ) save for the all aluminum rad. I sent it back and ordered the custom fit radiatior made by BeCool. I love it. Fits like a glove and the car runs much much cooler than before. So in my opinion, spend the extra money for the custom built radiator. You will be happier with it. Good luck ROOPZ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/8159-radiator-upgrade/#findComment-51525 Share on other sites More sharing options...
October 1, 200321 yr comment_51551 Most of the aluminum radiators you can get are about $180 -- they do require you to fabricate some type of mounting brackets. Try Afco-Behrents... they have about the best prices I've found. The radiators are about the same width, but are taller by a couple of inches. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/forums/topic/8159-radiator-upgrade/#findComment-51551 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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