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Old Mar 31, 2004 | 06:24 PM
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Need New Radiator - Brand?

Just found my plastic side tanks of my radiator are cracked and leaking coolant. I've called three parts stores and they have/can get the following
NAPA: Modine $242
Autozone: GDI $182
Advance/Parts America: GNO (GO/DAN) $200

has anyone used any of these?
Any bad or good experiences with reliability, cooling performance, or just plain workmanship?
I'd like to order soon! I'd lean towards Modine since its one I recognize however its the most expensive. I do a lot of auto-xing and some track days so I'm really interested in cooling performance. Aftermarket Al (BeCool etc) is not an option.

thanks
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:22 AM
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Have you tried looking in the for sale section for a used one?
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 07:32 AM
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Those tanks can be replaced..
Also, I believe a new GM one is about 200 or so..
Old Apr 1, 2004 | 07:53 AM
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thanks for the replies.
I went w/ the autozone one. It was the only one in town in stock. looks like good quality. cool thing is it has the trans cooler in the passenger side tank. I have a 6spd car so I might just plumb my power steering to it instead.
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