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    My radiator recently started leaking in one little spot on the left hand tank (where it meets the core.) Should I take it to a radiator shop and have them fix it? Or should I just buy a new one? If I buy a new one, is there a difference between the V6 and V8 radiators? If so, would it be better to get the V8 radiator?

    Thanks in advance.


    BTW - My car is a 2001 M5 Camaro with the 3800.

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    Re: Time for a new radiator?

    Originally posted by ScottS4050 View Post
    My radiator recently started leaking in one little spot on the left hand tank (where it meets the core.) Should I take it to a radiator shop and have them fix it? Or should I just buy a new one? If I buy a new one, is there a difference between the V6 and V8 radiators? If so, would it be better to get the V8 radiator?

    Thanks in advance.


    BTW - My car is a 2001 M5 Camaro with the 3800.
    I think the V8 is slightly larger, I could be wrong.

    You'd be better off just getting one, instead of having it fix which will cost you more.

    You should check the For Sale section. I believe there's a guy there that's parting out his Camaro. If not just go to the junk yard.

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    • #3
      Re: Time for a new radiator?

      V8 one is 1/4" larger.
      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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      • #4
        Re: Time for a new radiator?

        Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
        V8 one is 1/4" larger.
        You mean the core thickness?

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        • #5
          Re: Time for a new radiator?

          Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
          You mean the core thickness?

          .
          Yes, core thickness.
          08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
          96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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          • #6
            Re: Time for a new radiator?

            Steve,

            Don't you have an aftermarket?

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            Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

            "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

            1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

            Raven

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            • #7
              Re: Time for a new radiator?

              I had a aftermarket with fans but went back with a stock style radiator and fans, seemed to work better.
              08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
              96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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              • #8
                Re: Time for a new radiator?

                Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                I had a aftermarket with fans but went back with a stock style radiator and fans, seemed to work better.
                V6 or V8 core?

                Been thinking of replacing with a V8 core.

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                Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                Raven

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                • #9
                  Re: Time for a new radiator?

                  Its the biggest I found stock 1 1/4" core. The rest I think were 1" core.
                  08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                  96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                  • #10
                    Re: Time for a new radiator?

                    Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                    Its the biggest I found stock 1 1/4" core. The rest I think were 1" core.
                    From who? Manufacturer?

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                    Robert - owner www.FirebirdV6.com/CamaroV6.com

                    "Mid-life crisis? I'm way beyond that!"

                    1996 Black Firebird GTxxxRam Air V6 w/ M5xxxwww.FirebirdGT.com

                    Raven

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                    • #11
                      Re: Time for a new radiator?

                      Too long ago to remember, I know its one like ZZP was selling , It may be stock was 7/8 th thick and I got 1" thick. Don't know for sure. I found a oversized radiator from ZZP thats 1 1/4 I think thats the one, still not sure though.
                      Last edited by ssms5411; 03-09-2012, 01:41 PM.
                      08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                      96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                      • #12
                        Re: Time for a new radiator?

                        Fluidyne Radiator
                        Daily: '02 Black Yukon Denali
                        Toy: '06 Torrid Red GTO
                        Gone: Powerdyned '02 Pewter Camaro
                        Gone: '07 Charcoal Yamaha R6
                        Gone: Ex-wife, lol

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                        • #13
                          Re: Time for a new radiator?

                          If you put the V-8 Radiator...it will increase your 0-60 time by 1.5 seconds....I know a teenager told me and he must be right.

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                          • #14
                            Re: Time for a new radiator?

                            Its actually 1 second, lol
                            08' L76 6.0L 4X4 Chevy EXT.Cab LTZ Vortec MAX with Snug top cover, Dynomax exhaust,Hptuners& K&N intake
                            96' Camaro M5 to A4 conversion, alot of mods . GT35R Turbo full suspension. Built engine

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                            • #15
                              Re: Time for a new radiator?

                              Increase my 0-60 times? I don't want slower 0-60 times. Can I counteract this with a turbonator?

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