Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby So Cal Mark » Tue Jul 28, 2015 12:33 am

it would depend on the condition of your radiator. These are high-efficiency cores so they should cool well
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby 707kevin » Wed Aug 12, 2015 4:33 pm

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby Ptoneill » Mon Aug 24, 2015 3:55 am

Mark,

Looked on line and did not see any on your shop site. Do you have these in stock?

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby So Cal Mark » Mon Aug 24, 2015 9:39 am

our first batch has sold out. We have a container that arrived last week and we're waiting for it to clear Customs. I expect to have the radiators by mid-week

The initial batch was priced at $189 but those are gone. We got slapped with Customs fees that have forced a price increase to $229
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby Ptoneill » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:46 am

Mark,

Bummer on the price....but I ordered mine today anyway!! Just confirming these radiators take a standard radiator cap?....and before I buy one off the shelf are you planning on making a cool billet cap....?


Anyone need a re-cored OEM 124 2000 radiator that's never been used?..was set up for an auto transmission but that segment was plugged upon rebuild.
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby ebrown0104 » Tue Aug 25, 2015 9:32 pm

Mark, I'm guessing you are the guy selling them on eBay for $229. If so, I might be ordering one soon. The flange that holds my rad cap on cracked off and I've tried soldering it on twice to no avail. Is there another way to order besides eBay, I checked your site and didn't see them on there.

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby So Cal Mark » Tue Aug 25, 2015 11:03 pm

they will be on my site in a day or two. The Fiat cap fits them. I'm not planning a billet cap just yet
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby georgeramos » Mon Sep 07, 2015 11:39 am

if anyone uses one with a 1608 car could you post info on the install process?

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby So Cal Mark » Mon Sep 07, 2015 6:20 pm

For a 1974 or earlier car you would have to lower the lower radiator saddle, otherwise the radiator will sit too high
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby georgeramos » Fri Sep 11, 2015 12:48 am

I recall you mentioning that I just want to see how someone does that. Is it just the rubber saddle or the welded on bracket that need to change (or both?)

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby So Cal Mark » Sat Sep 12, 2015 12:49 am

the welded bracket will have to be lowered
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby msteele469 » Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:11 pm

I ordered one of the first and it installed perfectly in my '81... had an aftermarket fan and bracket attached as well.

Car is still on the lift finishing suspension and exhaust and pinion etc etc etc... have not run yet but she should be tuned and ready to roll in 2 weeks.

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby DaveT » Sun Sep 13, 2015 7:16 pm

Mine is due in tomorrow!
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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby Spiderrick » Thu Feb 02, 2017 7:50 pm

Will this aluminum radiator fiat with the 79 2000 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION????

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Re: Aluminum radiators!-direct replacement

Postby Ptoneill » Thu Feb 02, 2017 8:00 pm

There are two different radiator shrouds and of course 79 was a crossover year. If you are using the stock fan and shroud make sure you measure between the two bolts on the right side of the shroud, and then call Mark's shop to ensure the shroud you have will fit, I think the measurement you want is around 11.5 inches.

That being said I have an auto transmission car, the radiator fits great....however you will have to install a separate transmission cooler.

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