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Aluminum Radiator install

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  • Start date Start date Aug 12, 2008
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1996Z15

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I purchased a new aluminum radiator from someone selling it on Craig's List. It was already out of the box so I have no idea who manufactured the unit and I was wondering if you guys could help with a few questions.

  1. The lower mounts and isolators; since the radiator is a wider core do I need aftermarket lower brackets / isolators?
  2. Same question for the upper mount; do I need something other than the factory upper mounts to account for the thicker core?
  3. The radiator didn't come with a cap; can I use the one from my stock radiator or would the aluminum radiator require something different?

Oh yeah, I almost forgot, since the radiator core is thicker am I going to have problems with my stock fan coming in contact with the radiator?

A lot of questions for just a radiator swap but, I have been considering just selling the radiator instead of farting around with an unknown like this.
 

PUNISHER RACING

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get a hold down plate it makes life alot easier, the bottom rubbers should be ok just roll the metal edge down. the stock cap will work and fan should clear no problem.
 
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