Aluminum radiator w/out trans cooler

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65intex

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Need some recommendations on aluminum radiators without transmission coolers. I have a great trans cooler that i installed a while back and now its time to upgrade the old radiator. I have searched the posts and saw Northern was popular as well as others. Looking for a direct fit replacement. Thanks

 

fastnotch2002

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summit sells race aluminum radiators, 2 sizes will fit I belive the 27 and 31 inchers, just a little modifications but under $200 bones!

 

xoxbxfx

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I went with an Afco Racing 2 core

 

Tim65GT

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I went with a Northern 27" from Summit. Here is an install thread:

http://forums.stangnet.com/showthread.php?t=698848

 

Rusty67

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The direct fit replacements are a rip off. All the ones I have seen have been WAY over priced. I would recomend a universal and if you can't fab it up yourself have a shop install it. Even at 100 dollars for the 1 hour of labor it would take plus the cost of a Northern radiator should still be about 200 to 300 dollars less then a BeCool. All the direct fit radiators I've seen are over 500 bux.

 

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65intex

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I found a "direct fit" at Jegs for $289 but has a trans cooler, they also have some universal fits for just under $200. No way would i buy a Be Cool, way overpriced. I am still looking around for a good deal.

 

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truck90278

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Why be concerned if it has the transcooler in the radiator. Simply don't use it. Install a couple of plugs in the fittings (to keep dirt out) and run what you have. It won't impact the cooling ability

 

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65intex

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Anyone ever heard of Silla Radiators? Found this link on the VMF forums:

http://atlanta.craigslist.org/pts/465238694.html

Gave the guy a call and it sounds like he has alot of the radiators. At $175 sure seems cheap.

 

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htwheelz67

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summit radiators are northern radiators but its hard to find one with the in/out on the same side as early mustangs are, I bought a double pass northern which has the In/out on the same side the hardest part was trying to find hoses to fit, I had to go in the back of auto parts and look at all the hoses to find some that fit. as far as a trans cooler most universals dont have them.

 

coolblue65

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There is a guy selling unbranded direct fit aluminum radiators (both manual or auto trans) on ebay for around $200. I bought one a 6 months ago and was pleasantly surprised when it arrived because it was actually a Northern.