Radiator Question

[AnotherCoupe]

I am looking to buy a new radiator here in the next couple days. I was going to order one from summit, but the one I wanted did'nt have the automatic transmission line hookups. So as usual I need a little more help. I would like a good radiator that I could run during the great Houston summers and actually use the AC that works in my car. I am looking to order one either today or tomorrow. Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.

Jason Manzi

[HoustonLX]

Pepboys used to have a great (for the price) 3 row radiator for only $99. I have the very one in my car. I hear they have gone up in price now. But, you might want to call them up and check. Make sure to ask for the "Maximum Cooling" model.

[Blue91]

Yeah. The PepBoys "maximum cooling" model for your car will PROBABLY the cheapest 3core radiator you can find that will accept the auto. trans cooler lines.

[Timebomb]

Fred, just for future reference what is the best fitting aluminum one that you have found and what was the price? Last I checked the Pep Boys special could also be had at autozone and was around $140 if I remember correctly.

[Blue91]

I use the griffin circle track "universal ford" one. 27" long I think it was. It was $189 and it fit the better than Cristina's AFCO. I had to trim her core support to get hers to fit.

[trbstang]

Jason,

I have the same 3 core cheapie in my car. Been working fine for about 3 years. When checking around, call Oreilly's and see about the max cooling one with the Westside Mustangs discount. I know the Jersey Village store (#465 7314 SENATE JERSEY VILLAGE ,TX 77040(713)460-5626 ) has the account in their computer. Some things are like a couple of bucks off, but others are like 25-30% off.

Thomas

[89LX306]

Fred, just for future reference what is the best fitting aluminum one that you have found and what was the price? Last I checked the Pep Boys special could also be had at autozone and was around $140 if I remember correctly.


Brent,

I had a Fluidyne in my car. It fit perfect. Of course it was pretty pricey. I think I paid around $350 back in '99.

Last year it got a crack in the passenger end tank weld. I still need to get it fixed. Not sure what I'll do with it though.

[Timebomb]

I've heard horor stories about Fluidyne radiators from exactly what you mentioned Kyle. I won't buy one because of that.

[Rusman]

Fluidyne is the best fitting aluminum for SN95 cars - Direct drop in. I had one in my car, but it somehow has developed a ton of little leaks at the welds. Not sure if that's my fault for not a good mix of antifreeze or what. I had an RMA for it, but forgot to send it in. That was over a year ago...wonder if they'll still warrant it :).