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69greyghost
10-02-2014, 12:24 AM
Hey guys this is really simple. Did an ls swap in my 69 and want a better radiator, what are u guys using? What options are the most cost effective, what works and what looks nice. This is for fans and radiator. I want to upgrade and not break the bank when I do. Right now I am running the stock fans and radiator from a gen 4 ls powered Camaro. I kinda wanna go aftermarket so it will fit good, work good, and look nice. Thanks in advance for the help guys.
Tim john---
10-02-2014, 07:04 AM
http://www.mark7radiators.com/radiator-info.shtml

Excellent quality, not inexpensive but you certainly get what you pay for. They will build to your spec. Made in Michigan and owner (Mark) is a car guy (Pontiac GTO). This is what I have and am very pleased. They also offer color anodizing of the radiator if that is something you desire. Talk to Fred for he will take good care of you.

Tim john---
MisterD
10-02-2014, 07:06 AM
Check with Matt's classic bow ties. He had a great price on a Griffin radiator, cross flow, spal fans. I am debating between that or an entropy unit. Good luck.
sleepertime
10-02-2014, 08:06 AM
:superhack:

I also originally planned on using the radiator out of the 2002 camaro, but the more I looked at it I did not want to have it looking like it doesn't belong there with all the extra brackets and hangers to make it work. I went the griffin unit with twin fans from Matt's.
I am currently waiting on delivery.

:ups:
Che70velle
10-02-2014, 08:58 AM
Griffin here, with twin Spal's. This is the fourth griffin I've bought and the welding on it is super nice. I had a moderator off this site in my shop, and he couldn't believe it was a Griffin. They have come a long way. If you'll compare features of all the top priced units, you'll really appreciate the pricing of a Griffin, which isn't cheap, but affordable.
MattG
10-02-2014, 03:29 PM
PRC here, works fine, but if I did it over, I would go C&R without hesitation...
jeremy30thz
10-02-2014, 05:15 PM
Entropy
tubbed69
10-02-2014, 05:59 PM
Entropy

I am like Jeremy,the Entropy is super nice set up for the price.I am not saying anything bad towards the others because I have used 3 of these and the service has been so good it's hard to try any other.
SRD Art
10-02-2014, 06:36 PM
I bought a double pass aluminum radiator with both inlet and outlet on the right side from Speedway Motors for a portion of the price of some name brand units. You can find them here... Aluminum double pass radiator, $180 (http://www.speedwaymotors.com/Speedway-Double-Pass-Aluminum-Radiator-Chevy,23864.html) and they have varying sizes. The quality is super nice.

Been in the car for over two years of daily driving, including two 2500 mile road trips towing another car. Never had an issue, never have had to top it off yet. My small block 400 Chevy (the motor that everyone says supposedly likes to overheat) with only a 4 blade old school factory fan runs around 185 all day even in southern Utah's 110* + summer heat and towing up hill through the mountains got up to 195-198 a couple times. For the price you can't beat that value.
6T9LSX
10-02-2014, 06:41 PM
Entropy

This !
69greyghost
10-02-2014, 09:55 PM
Entropy




That set up is like $750, is that inexpensive? That sounds kinda steep.
n77nxc
10-03-2014, 06:12 AM
I found a nice radiator setup on Ebay for $500 shipped. Other members have used this radiator and its nice for the price. It comes with dual fans and integrated transmission cooler (if running an auto). Shoot me a PM if you want details.
jeremy30thz
10-03-2014, 11:35 AM
That set up is like $750, is that inexpensive? That sounds kinda steep.

I can do better than that on price.....pm me
MisterD
10-03-2014, 11:39 AM
I found a nice radiator setup on Ebay for $500 shipped. Other members have used this radiator and its nice for the price. It comes with dual fans and integrated transmission cooler (if running an auto). Shoot me a PM if you want details.

This is right about the same price for the griffin unit with twin spal fans.
69greyghost
10-03-2014, 11:46 AM
This is right about the same price for the griffin unit with twin spal fans.



Do you have the link for the griffin radiator?
MisterD
10-03-2014, 11:53 AM
Gray ghost Check PM
malo69
10-05-2014, 08:47 AM
go with Entropy super nice
69greyghost
10-05-2014, 09:25 AM
I found a nice radiator setup on Ebay for $500 shipped. Other members have used this radiator and its nice for the price. It comes with dual fans and integrated transmission cooler (if running an auto). Shoot me a PM if you want details.



I ended up going with the radiator suggested by n77nxc, it was a good deal and I got it for under 500 bucks. From what he says they have good quality and work well.
Vince@Meanstreets
10-05-2014, 10:37 AM
I ended up going with the radiator suggested by n77nxc, it was a good deal and I got it for under 500 bucks. From what he says they have good quality and work well.

Did you go with superior?
n77nxc
10-05-2014, 10:46 AM
Did you go with superior?



Yes, I did.
Vince@Meanstreets
10-05-2014, 01:43 PM
It's a great value for their quality.
69greyghost
10-05-2014, 05:33 PM
Did you go with superior?

Yes, I did.



So they re called superior? I wasnt sure the name. However he has been doing e bay bizz since 03. Thats a pretty decent track record.
69greyghost
10-05-2014, 05:37 PM
It's a great value for their quality.



Your Vince, Chris with the 67 Chevelle raves about you. I would LOVE for you to work with my car. I know your really busy tho.
n77nxc
10-05-2014, 05:40 PM
It's a great value for their quality.

Definitely!
69greyghost
10-13-2014, 08:45 PM
I found a nice radiator setup on Ebay for $500 shipped. Other members have used this radiator and its nice for the price. It comes with dual fans and integrated transmission cooler (if running an auto). Shoot me a PM if you want details.



Soooo I got the radiator. Its really really nice, Superior has some quality stuff. Is there a way for me to tell if its for a stick or an auto?
Vince@Meanstreets
10-13-2014, 11:28 PM
Soooo I got the radiator. Its really really nice, Superior has some quality stuff. Is there a way for me to tell if its for a stick or an auto?

auto will have two ports in the tank for cooler lines.
Vince@Meanstreets
10-13-2014, 11:31 PM
Your Vince, Chris with the 67 Chevelle raves about you. I would LOVE for you to work with my car. I know your really busy tho.

thanks, yeah the winter months get crazy too...let me know if you need anything done. I can always take on quickie jobs. But yes, full on builds I am booked till March with 7 on the waiting list and 5 on the fence.
badazz81z28
12-07-2014, 09:33 AM
Soooo I got the radiator. Its really really nice, Superior has some quality stuff. Is there a way for me to tell if its for a stick or an auto?



Can you post some pictures?
69greyghost
12-07-2014, 10:07 AM
thanks, yeah the winter months get crazy too...let me know if you need anything done. I can always take on quickie jobs. But yes, full on builds I am booked till March with 7 on the waiting list and 5 on the fence.

Sorry for the late response Vince. I'm subscribed to the thread but it didn't let me know u had responded. I am gonna give you a call Monday and discuss a few things. I really appreciate your help.

Can you post some pictures?


I don't have it in yet, but as soon as it's in I will take a few pics and post them.
Vince@Meanstreets
12-07-2014, 11:07 AM
Sorry for the late response Vince. I'm subscribed to the thread but it didn't let me know u had responded. I am gonna give you a call Monday and discuss a few things. I really appreciate your help.




I don't have it in yet, but as soon as it's in I will take a few pics and post them.

no worries, if you need to, hit me up on my email or facebook. links below
Sheck44
12-08-2014, 03:53 AM
http://i264.photobucket.com/albums/ii200/SCOBRA48/WAAAY%20OTT/28db4177-a81f-43be-a961-d767b1aec3c0_zps22c4ea8d.jpg (http://s264.photobucket.com/user/SCOBRA48/media/WAAAY%20OTT/28db4177-a81f-43be-a961-d767b1aec3c0_zps22c4ea8d.jpg.html)
snappytravis
12-08-2014, 08:39 PM
thanks, yeah the winter months get crazy too...let me know if you need anything done. I can always take on quickie jobs. But yes, full on builds I am booked till March with 7 on the waiting list and 5 on the fence.

sounds like you need a labor increase,, :G-Dub:
badazz81z28
12-12-2014, 08:29 AM
Sorry for the late response Vince. I'm subscribed to the thread but it didn't let me know u had responded. I am gonna give you a call Monday and discuss a few things. I really appreciate your help.




I don't have it in yet, but as soon as it's in I will take a few pics and post them.

NP, I'm really just interested to see how the fans are mounted if the quality was good.