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  • #1

    Time for a New Radiator

    Who has replaced their radiator with a performance aftermarket one?

    What brand? Would you buy again?

    I do have one in mind - but looking for additional opinions/experiences.

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    Last edited by FirebirdGT; 06-11-2013, 06:31 PM.
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  • #2
    Re: Time for a New Radiator

    Just in time for the summer months. Which one were you thinking of getting Robert?
    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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    • #3
      Re: Time for a New Radiator

      HIB replaced one on his tomhenryrs v6 project.

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      • #4
        Re: Time for a New Radiator

        Originally posted by WarShrike View Post
        HIB replaced one on his tomhenryrs v6 project.
        Yup - know all about it.

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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

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        • #5
          Re: Time for a New Radiator

          I just used the V8 Rad part # CU1485 from Spectra.

          Here is my thread from a few years ago:

          http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...&highlight=rad

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          • #6
            Re: Time for a New Radiator

            Originally posted by transamtom1 View Post
            I just used the V8 Rad part # CU1485 from Spectra.

            Here is my thread from a few years ago:

            http://forum.camarov6.com/showthread...&highlight=rad
            You just answered ssms5411. But the CU1485 is for the V6, and CU1486 is for the V8's.

            http://ecat.spectrapremium.com/au/1996/pontiac

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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 guess I wrote down the wrong part # DOH!

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              • #8
                Re: Time for a New Radiator

                Originally posted by transamtom1 View Post
                I guess I wrote down the wrong part # DOH!
                Sure you don't actually have a CU1485?

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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

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                • #9
                  Re: Time for a New Radiator

                  This thing was way thicker than the stock rad it was as thick as my LT1's rad.

                  When I did the rad in my LS1 I used the same rad as the aftermarket LS1 part # was wimpy.

                  It also had the low coolant sensor port which I blocked.

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                  • #10
                    Re: Time for a New Radiator

                    Got the CU1485 Spectra Premium with new Goodyear hoses installed Monday. It has a 25% thicker core that my stock 96 core had.

                    Actually appears to be running cooler temps.

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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

                      What was the price of the radiator?
                      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

                        Originally posted by ssms5411 View Post
                        What was the price of the radiator?
                        $91.79 + $22.81 S/H RockAuto

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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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                        • #13
                          Re: Time for a New Radiator

                          Thats not bad at all.
                          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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                          • #14
                            Re: Time for a New Radiator

                            Originally posted by FirebirdGT View Post
                            Got the CU1485 Spectra Premium with new Goodyear hoses installed Monday. It has a 25% thicker core that my stock 96 core had.

                            Actually appears to be running cooler temps.

                            .
                            Mine barely got over 1/2 on the gauge on the hottest day in a traffic jam with the air on.

                            Before the new rad it was climbing all the way to the red zone.

                            Its a great upgrade:)

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